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Overview of the Department of Labour Organisational Structure and Functions 01 March 2011

Overview of the Department of Labour Organisational Structure and Functions 01 March 2011. Table of Contents. Background on the Department of Labour 2. Functions 2.1 Administration 2.2 Inspection and Enforcement 3.3 Public Employment Services

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Overview of the Department of Labour Organisational Structure and Functions 01 March 2011

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  1. Overview of the Department of Labour Organisational Structure and Functions 01 March 2011 DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  2. Table of Contents • Background on the Department of Labour • 2. Functions • 2.1 Administration • 2.2 Inspection and Enforcement • 3.3 Public Employment Services • 2.4 Labour Policy and Labour Market Programmes • 3. Entities associated with the DOL • 4. DOL Contribution towards Strategic Priorities of Government DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  3. 1. Our Vision The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation and decent work DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  4. Our Purpose Our Purpose • To regulate the Labour Market • To assist the integration of the un-employed into the labour market • To ensure compliance through enforcement of all labour legislation • Provide protection to the un-employed and the injured DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  5. Our Values • We treat employees with care, dignity and respect • We respect and promote: • - Client centred services • - Accountability • - Integrity and ethical behaviour • - Learning and development • • We live the Batho Pele Principles • • We live the principles of the Department’s Service Charter • • We inculcate these values through our performance management system. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  6. Our Presence country-wide - HQ and 2 Funds in Pretoria - 9 DoL Provincial Offices (Gauteng consolidated) - 125 Labour Centre Offices - 20 Mobile Units to access remote area visiting points - Provide services in 72 out of 139 Thusong Centres once a week Limpopo Mpumalanga Gauteng North West KwaZuluNatal Free State Northern Cape Eastern Cape Western Cape DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  7. Legislative and other Policy MandatesLegislative Mandates The South African Constitution and related policies and prescripts, and learning from the various ILO Conventions and International Labour Standards, the Department of Labour administers the following labour legislation: • Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA); • The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA); • The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA); • The Unemployment Insurance Act 30 of 1996 (UIA); • The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA); • The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA); and • National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) Act, 35 of 1994. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  8. DoL’s upper Level Organisation Structure DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  9. Department of Labour Programmes 2010/2011(As per ENE) 4. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR PROGRAMMES: 2010/11 DoL has adjusted its delivery programmes as follows: • Administration:Ministry; DG’s Office; COO, CIO; CFO;HR; Legal; Communications • Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES):Compliance standards; Inspections, enforcement and prosecution • Public Employment Services:Employer services, Registration & Placement of Job seekers; Special employment for people with disabilities, Productivity promotion and social plan intervention. • Labour Policy & Labour Market Programmes [Industrial Relations]: Labour Market programmes; Labour Policy and Research • Unemployment Insurance Fund & Compensation Fund: Provision of Interim relief income in case of job loss or occupational injuries and diseases. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  10. FUNCTIONAL CHART OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL PURPOSE:To provide strategic leadership with regards to the overall efficient and effective management of the Department of Labour FUNCTIONS: 1. Assume overall management and accounting responsibilities over DoL resources such as human, communications, information communication technology, legal services, finances and assets as well as the ooverseeing of the ongoing strategic transformation and change management processes in the department. 2. To provide strategic leadership to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the COIDA Act policies and programmes towards the achievement of the vision, mission and objectives of the Compensation Fund. 3. To alleviate poverty in SA by providing short term Unemployment insurance to all workers who qualify for unemployment related benefits as legislated in the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2003 (UIA) 4. To lead the realisation of decent work In the Workplace through Inspection and enforcement of compliance to labour legislation. 5. To provide visionary leadership on the development of Labour Policies and labour Market programmes as well as efficient rendering of public employment services. 6. To provide Public Employment Services to assist companies and workers to adjust to changing labour market conditions and to regulate private employment agencies 7.To provide efficient and effective operations management for rendering DoL’s core services DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  11. BRANCH: CORPORATE SERVICES PURPOSE: Provide effective and efficient Management and advisory service ofDoL’s resources such as human, finances, and assets as well as the management of the ongoing strategic transformation, corporate governance and change management processes in the department. FUNCTIONS: 1. To manage and facilitate the provision of Financial Management support services. 2.To provide internal and external communication services. 3.To provide strategic Human Resource Management Services and function within the DoL 4.To provide an efficient and effective ICT service that supports the DoL’s strategic and operational plans for improved service delivery. 5. Provision of legal services and legal administration. FUNCTIONAL CHART SHOWING DECOMPOSITION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AT DDG LEVEL DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  12. FUNCTIONAL CHART FOR OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO) BRANCH: OPERATIONS PURPOSE: To provide efficient and effective operations management for rendering DoL’s core services FUNCTIONS: 1.Provide leadership and overall management of Integrated Services in all the service delivery points of DOL in the provinces. 2. Coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of service delivery in the Provinces. CHIEF DIRECTORATE: PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS PURPOSE: To provide compliance with legislation administered by DOL whilst ensuring effective and efficient management of resources in the province FUNCTIONS: 1.Assume overall management of the following Business Units in the Provinces: Beneficiary Services, Inspections and Enforcement Services, Labour Market Information Services and Planning, HRM, Finance, Risk Management, Employment and Skills Development Services. 2. Manage the implementation of the Integrated Services in all the service delivery points of DOL in the province. 3. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with Provincial Government Departments and other key role players in the labour market.. 4. Responsible for sound financial management in compliance to all legislation in the Provinces. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  13. FUNCTIONAL CHART SHOWING DECOMPOSITION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AT DDG LEVEL - CONT.. BRANCH: INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES • PURPOSE: To realise decent work In the Workplace through enforcing compliance FUNCTIONS: 1. Develop and review Inspection strategies and directives. 2. Coordinate and conduct Inspections. 3. Identify high risk and problematic sectors and develop necessary interventions 4. Develop and implement advocacy and educational strategies DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  14. FUNCTIONAL CHART SHOWING DECOMPOSITION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AT DDG LEVEL - CONT BRANCH:PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PURPOSE: To provide Public Employment Services to assist companies and workers to adjust to changing labour market conditions and to regulate private employment agencies FUNCTIONS: 1.To develop and maintain relations with employers, regulate employment f foreign workers and licensing of Private Employment Agencies. 2.Develop and maintain work seeker registration and placement services and provide strategic leadership to Provincial Offices and Labour Centres on ES matters. 3.Provide employment to people with disabilities through Sheltered Employment Factories and Disability Workshops. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  15. FUNCTIONAL CHART SHOWING DECOMPOSITION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AT DDG LEVEL BRANCH: LABOUR POLICY AND LABOUR MARKET PROGRAMMES PURPOSE: To coordinate and oversee the development of Labour Policies and labour Market programmes . FUNCTIONS: 1. Facilitate , coordinate and monitor of the Labour market and support programme related initiatives. 2. Administer and implement the Labour Laws i.e. LRA. BCEA and EEA 3. Participate in and coordinate Government’s interaction with social partners at NEDLAC. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  16. 3. Entities Associated with DOL • Established in terms of various legislations and cabinet decisions to assist DOL in meeting its mandate • The Unemployment Insurance Fund • The Compensation Fund • The CCMA • NEDLAC • Productivity SA • Sheltered Employment Factories DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  17. Entities associated with DOL COMPONENT: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND PURPOSE: To alleviate poverty in SA by providing short term Unemployment insurance to all workers who qualify for unemployment related benefits as legislated in the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2003 (UIA) FUNCTIONS: 1. Develop Strategic Plans in line with the mission and translate them into achievable objectives and deliver on the organizational mandate 2. Manage UIF as prescribed by the UI act, PFMA and DG delegations 3. Champion institutional transformation and change in order to implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments 4. Implement provisions of the UI Act and UC Act 5. Manage the operations and corporate services of the Fund. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  18. Entities associated with DOL COMPONENT:COMPENSATION FUND PURPOSE: To provide strategic leadership to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the COIDA Act policies and programmes towards the achievement of the vision, mission and objectives of the Compensation Fund. FUNCTIONS: 1. Leads, directs and manages the management team and all units to ensure effectiveness of the Fund. 2. Develops Strategic Plans in line with the mission and translate them into achievable objectives and motivate others on the organisational mandate. 3. Execute the duties of Accounting Officer of the Fund as prescribed by the PFMA, COID Act, and as delegated by the Director-General of the Department of Labour. 4. Represents the Fund in relevant internal and external structures to enhance the value of the Fund and at negotiations with key stakeholders. 5. Champion institutional transformation and change in order to implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  19. Role & function of the Commission for Conciliation Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA) The CCMA is established in terms of the Labour Relations Act as an independent body with national jurisdiction. The CCMA’s functions are to: • Conciliate workplace disputes; • Arbitrate certain categories of disputes that remain unresolved after conciliation; • Establish picketing rules; • Facilitate the establishment of workplace forums and statutory councils; • Compile and publish information about its activities; • Accredit bargaining councils and consider applications for subsidies for dispute resolution by bargaining councils and private agencies; • Provide support for the Essential Services Committee. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  20. NEDLAC • Nedlac is the seat of National social dialogue in South Africa and it is, in many respects, a uniquely South African model of social dialogue. • It was set up through an Act of Parliament – The National Economic Development and Labour Council Act, Act 35 of 1994. • The council is a representative and a consensus-seeking body where the parties to the Council seek to reach agreement on policy matters through negotiation and discussion based on mandates. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  21. Productivity South Africa • Established in 1971 as a Section 21 National Productivity Institute company. Re-established as a Schedule 3 Public Entity under the Skills Development Act 1998 as amended • Functions • to promote a culture of productivity in workplaces; • to develop relevant productivity competencies; • to facilitate and evaluate productivity improvement and competitiveness in workplaces; • to measure and evaluate productivity in the workplace; • to maintain a data-base of productivity and competitiveness systems and publicising these systems; • to undertake productivity-related research; • to support initiatives aimed at preventing job losses; and • to perform any other prescribed function. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  22. Sheltered Employment Factories • Established through a Cabinet decision in 1948 as Service Products Factories. Legal status included in the Employment Services Bill • Functions: • provide work opportunities for disabled people; • facilitate on-the-job training for disabled people, leading to qualifications and competencies that enable access to jobs and income generation capability in the labour market in accordance with the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No.97 of 1998); • provide training and assist in placing people with disabilities in employment; • provide technical assistance to emerging and existing enterprises that promote the employment of people with disabilities; • remain flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of people with disabilities in a changing economy. DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  23. 4. DoL Contribution to Strategic Priorities of Government • Government 5 Priorities • Education • Health – OHS / COIDA • Jobs – IES / PES / UIF / Labour Market Policy • Rural Development • Safety DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  24. Government 12 Outcomes • Based on the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) Priorities, the following Key Outcomes were prioritized to define the DoL’s areas of focus over the next five years: • Live long and healthy lives • Ensure decent employment for people by facilitating and contributing to inclusive economic growth • Create a better Africa and a better world – make our contribution to global relations • A public sector capacity that is efficient, effective and worthy of a developmental state DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

  25. Thank you DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

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