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INPUT TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE
ON LABOUR
NEDLAC WORK PLAN
11 MARCH 2008
Our Work programme has had to take into account a number of key factors including;
Final year of the current government Short Parliamentary Legislative timeframes for the period under review State of the Nation Address key priorities Budget Speech Economic, Social and Developmental challenges Challenges in Africa and Internationally Culture of Social Dialogue needs to be better entrenched
The Council is a representative and a consensus-seeking body where the parties to the Council will seek to reach agreement through negotiation and discussion based on proper mandates. ( “The people shall govern”) and not;
Ultimate Law makers, but influence and shape the law.
Law and Policy enforcement agency but delegates that function to
appropriate agencies or set new ones up.
Collective bargaining agency, but provide the legal framework.
Workplace dispute resolution agency, but provide the legal framework;
Implementation agency, but provide the legislative and strategy
frameworks for that.
The presentation is divided into five sections;
Section 1: The workings of Nedlac
Section 2: Work programme for 2008/9
Section 3: Budget allocations
Section 4: Key challenges
Section 5: Way Forward
LABOUR
GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY
OVERALL CONVENORS
BUSINESS
Dennis GeorgeGeneral SecretaryFEDUSA
Mahlomola SkhosanaGeneral SecretaryNACTU
Zwelinzima VaviGeneral Secretary COSATU
Ruth Bhengu Laura Kganyago Mike Ka Toni Blade Nzimande
SANCO WNC DPSA FSCC
T Didiza T Manuel M Mdladlana M Mpahlwa
V Mkosana E Patel R Parsons S SheziGovernment Labour Business Community
NEDLAC PRINCIPALS
OUR VISION
The constituencies of Nedlac - government, business, labour and community re-affirm their commitment to social dialogue and working together to address the economic and development challenges our country faces.
The constituencies also commit themselves to a common vision for promoting rising levels of growth, investment, job creation and people-centred development.
Building an enduring partnership – Promoting a shared vision of South
Africa’s growth and development strategy to frame sector and developmental
agreements and lay the basis for partnerships in action.
Addressing urgent challenges – Selecting from many possible interventions
those which hold the promise of the greatest possible impact in the shortest
possible time for accelerated investment, job creation, improved efficiency
and productivity, greater social equity, and a fairer distribution of economic
opportunities and rewards, while undertaking serious social
dialogue on broad policy frameworks.
Lending a hand – Securing the commitment and active participation of all
constituencies in those areas identified for prioritised action in ways that build
on lessons learnt from development programmes
OUR MISSION
To meet these objectives, the representatives of organised business, community, labour and government engage in:
Negotiations that aim to deliver formal consensus-based agreements on the economic and social fronts.
Consultations that aim at developing policy prior to it being tabled for negotiation or implementation.
Information sharing, workshops and seminars that report on and assess the implementation of social; development and economic policies.
Research that guides the formulation and implementation of social and economic policy.
Resolving socio-economic disputes in terms of section 77 of the LRA.
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Key Govt spending areas
• Increased social spending, specifically in education and
health
• Stepping up anti-poverty initiatives
– Broadening social security
• Enhancing job creation and productive capacity of the
economy
• Speeding up the pace of land and agrarian reform
• Further investment in infrastructure
• Enhancing state machinery for improved civic &
immigration services & to address crime
WORK PROGRAMME – 2008/9 PER WORK STREAM
SECTION 2
WORK STREAM 1: 2008 ANNUAL SUMMIT
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Council shall convene the national summit once a year, to be chaired by the President or Executive Deputy President or such equivalent person as the Constitution of the Republic of South may provide for.
While the summit will not form part of the Council itself, its function would be to involve as many relevant groups and forums as possible in order to give feedback on Council activities in a transparent manner, to obtain inputs from organisations or persons not normally involved in the core Nedlac work.
If the President, Executive Deputy President, or such equivalent persons are not available to chair the session, the parties on the Council will themselves decide on a replacement chairperson.
2008/9 WORK PLAN
ACTIVITY ACTION REQUIRED KEY FOCUS
Nedlac Annual Summit Nedlac to convene the Annual Summit by no later than end September 2008.
Evaluate progress on the implementation of the 2007/8 Work programme and identify priorities of priorities for the year ahead. (2008/9)
Comprehensive Social Security System for South Africa
Employment creation and Poverty alleviation
Invite the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa to address and chair the Summit.
WORK STREAM 2: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (EXCO)
2008/9 WORK PROGRAMME TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Executive Council Meeting planned to hold four (4) meetings in the period under review to receive reports-backs from the various Chambers, review progress, reach consensus and conclude agreements between the parties.
Consideration will be given to developing an overall strategy to address social and economic policy challenges facing the country including issues raised in the 2008 State of the Nation Address and the 2008 Government Programme of Action.
WORK PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR THE 2008/9 PERIOD
WHEN ACTIVITY ACTION REQUIRED STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
22 February 08 Executive Council Meeting. Convene the Executive Council meeting in February 2008 to engage on the National Budget.
To engage with a view to find convergence on Fiscal policy imperatives that underpins the National Budget
23 May 08 Executive Council Meeting Convene the Executive Council meeting in May 2008 to engage on the National Education Policy and Strategy.
Electricity and Energy Challenges in South Africa
Employment and poverty eradication
FIFA Framework Agreement to maximise benefit for South Africa at social and economic levels.
The challenge of Food prices
22 August 08 Executive Council Meeting. Convene the Executive Council meeting in August 2008 to engage on measures to address the HIV and AIDS epidemic and the challenge of building a comprehensive and sustainable social security system in SA.
Social Security and retirement funds reforms
Retirement funds Reforms
Trade and industrial development policy and strategy and Rural Development.
07 November 08 Executive Council Meeting. Convene the Executive Council meeting in November 2008 to engage on
Monetary Policy
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (MANCO) 2008/9 WORK
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Management Committee must oversee the institution and sign-off on policy issues for referral to the Executive Council. It is also responsible for human resource issues and financial reports.
The Management Committee planned to hold seven (7) meetings in the period under review;
Building sound working relationships with government departments on issues that require cooperation.
Address the challenge of capacity in the secretariat and constituencies.
Sign-off on Draft agreements from all the Nedlac Policy work Streams.
LABOUR MARKET POLICY WORK STREAM
KEY FOCUS AREAS
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES STRUCTURE
Demarcation Make recommendations on demarcation issues tabled before the Demarcation Committee
Consider applications as and when forwarded by the CCMAto the secretariat
Issue Driven Demarcation Standing Committee
Improvement of relationship between the CCMA and the Labour Court
Finalise a guideline for the two entities that will promote the speedy delivery of justice
The social partners’ representatives on the CCMA’s Governing Body will develop a guideline to promote service delivery between the 2 entities
1ST Quarter
Insolvency Bill Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement
Consider the Bill presented by the Department of Justice with the focus on insolvency of individuals, partnerships and trusts
2nd Quarter Insolvency Technical Task Team
Changing Nature of Work in South Africa
Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement to ensure that the outcomes of the Nedlac engagements are in line with the Decent Work Country Programme (DCWP)
Facilitate an integrated approach to the work of the task team in order to ensure that the outcomes are synchronised with the DCWP
2nd Quarter Manco Atypical Forms of Employment Task Team
Social Plan Review Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement
Review the existing social plan in accordance with the Report compiled by Cheadle Thompson & Haysom
2nd Quarter Social Plan Review Task Team
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE
INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES STRUCTURE
Superior Courts Bill Get an agreement with the Minister of Justice on the proposals to address Nedlac concerns on the Bill
Facilitate engagements with the Minister of Justice on the concerns raised by Nedlac social partners on the Bill
1ST Quarter Manco Task Team
Medical Aid Bill Produce a Nedlac report on the Bill
Social partners to engage on the BillConstituencies are finalising their comments on the Bill.Engagement with the Minister of Public Service and Administration is being planned to address sequencing of issues as the Bill went to parliament without first being tabled in Nedlac
1st and 2nd Quarters Nedlac Overall Convenors
Single Public Service Bill Complete a Nedlac report with maximum areas of agreement
Social partners to commence engagements on the Bill immediately after it being gazetted
By the end of the 2nd Quarter Manco Task Team
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES STRUCTURE
Labour Market Policy Review Complete engagements within the agreed timeframes and produce a Nedlac report
Develop an agenda that will form the basis for engagements in Nedlac
1st and 2nd Quarters Manco Task Team
Employment Equity (Focus on people with disabilities)
To produce a report on the outcome of the road shows conducted on awareness raising, regarding the employment of people with disabilities
Conduct 9 road shows, i.e. one in each province to raise awareness on the employment of people with disabilities.
• Enhanced reporting and monitoring process•Inter-relationship between skills development and employment equity•Ongoing capacity building exercise
For the entire Period under review.
Employment Equity Task Team
Skills Development Amendment Bill, NQF Bill and Regulations
Submit a Nedlac report on the amendments
Discuss the proposed amendments to ensure that the Bills include:•Promotion and development of artisans •Further implementation and strengthening of integrated Employment Services System•Transfer of provisions in existing sections of Manpower Act 1981 in line with apprenticeships to the Skills Development Act•Establishment of Quality Council for Trades and Occupations required by Joint Policy Statement on review of National Qualifications Review•Listing of the National Skills Fund as a public entity
By the end of 2nd Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES STRUCTURE
National Key Points and Strategic Installations Bill
Submit a Nedlac Report with maximum areas of agreement
Discuss amendments to the 1980 Act to add provisions in relation to strategic installations, declaration of a complex and to regulate measures and standards and for matters connected therewith.
By the end of the 2nd quarter
SETA Review Produce a Nedlac Report on the review.
Complete Nedlac engagements on the Seta Review.
1st Quarter
Decent Work Country Programme
Finalise the Country Programme for South Africa
Develop a framework that will form the basis for engagements among the Nedlac social partners
By the end of the 1st Quarter
Social Security Produce a Nedlac report on the proposed Social Security System for .
Facilitate Nedlac engagements on proposed Social Security Policy.
By end of the 2nd quarter
LABOUR MARKET POLICY WORK STREAM
TRADE AND INDUSTRY WORK STREAM
KEY FOCUS AREAS
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
Labour-intensive sectors Identification of priority sectors and interventions
Recommendations and way forward from Research Session
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
Sector Strategies/ summits
Summit held or strategy finalised at TIC
For ICT: policy dialogue on ICT issues
FisheriesPharmaceuticalsConstructionRetailMetals and EngineeringICT
By end of the 3rd Quarter
Industrial Development Financing
Policy discussion at Strategic Session (with Deputy Minister)
Recommendations and way forward from Strategic Session
By the end of the 3rd Quarter
Cooperatives Strategy Nedlac report outlining programmes for the implementation of the Cooperatives Act. No. 14 of 2005
Strategy to be presented to NEDLAC once approved by EXBO
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
B-BBEE Nedlac report on alignment of Codes to preferential procurement policyReport on alignment of areas of NEDLAC agreements and gazetted Codes Impact review
Joint process with PFMPC By end of the 2nd Quarter
Role of SA in integration of African trade and industry
Workshop reportResearch into role of SA companied in African developmentNedlac report
Produce Nedlac Reports
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
Regulatory Impact Assessment
Nedlac report on role for TIC in RIA
Targeted Procurement for Small enterprises
Impact assessment after six months of implementation
Ongoing evaluation and impact assessments
3rd Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
Trade Monitoring - Illegal imports
Input into Customs legislation 2nd Quarter
Trade negotiations Report on key negotiations Report to bi-annual TIC Strategic sessions
2nd and 3rd Quarters
Export strategy Workshop on detail of Strategy 1st Quarter
NEDLAC role in MOUs TIC agreement 1st Quarter
EPA Workshop Strategic Session with Deputy Minister Davis
Clarity and positions on EPA negotiations
1st , 2nd and 3rd Quarter
Link between Industrial and Trade Policy
Standing item on Strategic Session Agenda
Fridge Study report for June 2008 Strategic Session
2nd and 3rd Quarters
Companies Bill Nedlac Report 1st Quarter
Customs Act Nedlac Report 3rd Quarter
Small Scale and subsistence fisheries
Nedlac Report 3rd and 4th Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
ITAC ActAnti-dumping Regulations
Nedlac Report Nedlac Report
2nd Quarter
Competition Policy Amendments
Nedlac Report on how to strengthen provisions of the Competition Act & empower competition authorities to deal with anti-competitive conduct.
Draft discussion paper to Cabinet on 14 or 28 November; Policy framework finalized – due to present to Cabinet.
2ND and 3rd Quarter
Consumer Protection Nedlac Report 1st Quarter
Preferential procurement Regulations
Nedlac Report 2nd Quarter
NTRF Nedlac Report 1st Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
Anti-Dumping Regulations
Allow ITAC to conduct transparent, informed and efficient investigations.
Complete engagements in Nedlac.
By the end of the 1ST Quarter
Cooperatives Strategy
ITAC Act
To outline programmes for the implementation of the Cooperatives Act. No. 14 of 2005
Enhance administrative processes and improve functioning of core units in line with objectives provided by the Act
Facilitate engagements with stakeholder
By the end of the 2nd quarter.
By the end 2nd Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT STATUS
Medicines and Related Substances Bill
Complete the Nedlac process on the policy imperatives that inform the Bill
Produce the Nedlac Report on the Bill
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
Electricity Distribution Industry Restructuring Bill
Address the technical difficulties that have been identified on the Bill.
Produce a Nedlac Report on the Bill.
By the end of 2nd Quarter
State-Owned Enterprises Shareholder Model Bill
Facilitate engagements in Nedlac on the Bill
Produce a Nedlac report on the Bill
By the end of 3rd Quarter
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill
To provide for protection and commercialization of indigenous knowledge systems
Complete the Nedlac process on the Bill.
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
Competition Amendment Bill
Seeks to strengthen certain provisions of principle Act, so as to enable the competition authorities to deal with anti-competitive price strategies by firms and to address the levels of concentration inherited from the competition dispensation of the past.
Facilitate the Nedlac Process and complete the Nedlac report on the Bill..
By the end of the 2nd and 3rd Quarter
Civil Aviation Offences Amendment Bill
Amend Act to update offences & provide more stringent penalties
Facilitate the engagement in Nedlac on the Bill
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
National Water Amendment Bill
Provisions in the Act (36 of 1998) relate to the establishment of a system of administrative authorizations that is flexible to accommodate changes in availability of and requirements for water, and the creation of a decentralized institutional framework that facilitates public involvement in managing water resources.
Facilitate Nedlac engagements on the Bill with a view to produce an Agreement.
Still to be identified
The South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill.
To ensure that the water resources infrastructure are developed in order to make available to distributors and users thus alleviating the burden of the State & providing utilisation of private sector funds.
Cabinet approved the draft Bill - with Chief State Law Advisors for certification.
By the end of the 2nd Quarter.
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
Merchant Shipping: International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund Bill
To implement 1992 protocol of International Convention on the “Establishment of Oil Pollution Fund”. Deals with liability/compensation from oil tanker spillage.
Department still working on it before submission to Cabinet.
By the end of the 2nd Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT STATUS
Merchant Shipping: Safe Containers Convention Bill
To give effect to Intern. Convention on Safe containers & related matters; maintaining high level safety regulations for humans when handling containers
Department still working on it before submission to Cabinet.
By the end of the 3rd Quarter of
Merchant Shipping: Ship Registration Amendment Bill
To introduce compulsory accident insurance to seafarers promoted by Intern. Labour Organisation
Department working on it before introduction to Cabinet
By the end of the 3rd Quarter
Key Focus Area Key Performance Indicator
Measurement TIMELINES Structure
BBBEE Set up a process to examine
cross cutting issues that impacts
on SMMEs and Cooperatives
Assess implications of the
BBBEE Codes on small
business.
Assess how the Codes will be
aligned with the relevant policies
Agreed instruments to mitigate
the unintended consequences of
the BBBEE policy framework
Still to be determined .Task Team
Promotion of SMME’s Investigate obstacles to SMMEs
development and examine ways
to address them.
Finalisation of new measures to
remove the obstacles
Still to be determined Task Team
Prioritised sectors; (BPO,
tourism, metals and
engineering, construction,
Clothing and Textile,
Chemical, Agri-Business,
regulatory impact
assessments, pre-impact
assessment of BBBEE,
employment strategy,
livelihoods,)
A process to identify strategies
to unlock the value on the
prioritised sectors commences.
Completion of sector summit
agreements for construction,
metals and engineering and
initiation of sector summit
processes for BPO, tourism,
clothing and textile and agri-
business.
Continued input into CSPs
Continued monitoring and
evaluation of CSP processes
2nd and 3rd quarters Task Team
Key Focus Area Key Performance Indicator
Measurement Status Structure
Services The task team to lead with
services negotiations and the
multilateral (WTO) and bilateral
trade negotiations is set in
motion
Examine the implications of the
collapse of the Doha Round
A nedlac agreement is produced
for consideration by the
Chamber and Manco
respectively.
Come up with an agreed
country’s approach to multi-
lateral trade system in the light
of the challenges within WTO.
1st and 2nd quarter. Teselico Task Team on
Services
WTO-NAMA Coordinate process to interact
with Government on the
outcomes of the Hong Kong
Ministerial talks and the recent
developments within the WTO.
Final Nedlac position on market
access for industrial goods (at
the WTO negotiations)
1st and 2nd Quarter The standing Committee on
Trade
SACU negotiations with EFTA Coordinate interaction with
stakeholders on trade
negotiations
Nedlac reports to be adopted on
trade negotiations with EFTA,
1st and 2nd Quarter The standing committee on
Trade
SADC mid-term review Coordinate process to review
SADC trade protocol and
technical barriers to trade (tbt’s)
Develop Nedlac report on trade
protocol.
1st and 2nd Quarter The standing committee on
Trade
SA-EU-TDCA Fast track the process to
develop the Country’s approach
to SA-EU-TDCA review
An agreed position is finalised
for consideration by MANCO.
1st and 2nd Quarter The standing committee on
Trade
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT Timelines STRUCTURE
SACU-India Prepare the list of products of
export interest for consideration
by the committee.
An agreed list is agreed and
tabled in MANCO for
consideration and sign-off.
1st and 2nd Quarter Standing Committee on
Trade
SACU-China Subcommittee engages on the
merits and demerits of
formalizing trade arrangements
with
A house view is developed and
agreed. It is tabled in MANCO
for consideration.
Analysis of all available studies;
identification of areas for further
study and further study
commissioned; identification of
threats and opportunities,
strengths and weaknesses.
1st and 2nd Quarter Standing Committee on Trade
Chemical Sector summit Convene a conference to
officially launch the Chemical
Sector Partnership Strategy
Public Announcement on the
Agreement
1st Quarter Standing Committee on Trade
ICT Sector Coordinate a process developing
programmes to implement the
ICT Sector Declaration
A programme of implementation
of the declaration is tabled in
MANCO for consideration and
sign-off.
1st Quarter ICT Sector Summit Steering
Committee.
DEVLOPMENT CHAMBER WORK STREAM
KEY FOCUS AREAS
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
Social Security a) Poverty Measure Task Team to produce a Nedlac report.b) Retirement Provision Fund Task Team to produce a Nedlac report.
Produce a Nedlac report on both aspects relating to Social Security.
By the end of the 1st quarter.
Local Government Monitor the implementation in Identifying areas for engagement with respect to the GDS agreement. The Chamber reviews progress on a bi-annual basis
Address the legacy of apartheid planning, which undermines social and economic integration and employment in order to achieve broad socio-economic integration.
By the end of the 1st Quarter
Co-operative Development Strategy
Engage and agree on strategy to promote Cooperatives.
To create and develop income-generating co-operatives.
Same as in the Trade and Industry Chamber.
Expanded Public Works (EPWP)
Monitor the implementation in launching projects that provide short-term jobs in the communities with a greater emphasis on providing and/or improving basic and essential infrastructure in the communities. The Chamber reviews progress on a bi-annual basis.
Seek to provide poverty and income relief through temporary work for the unemployed.
Ongoing review.
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT STATUS
Land Facilitate engagements on the Policy and strategy Framework on Land reforms
Complete a Nedlac agreement on the Policy and strategy.
1st and 2nd Quarter
Youth Policy Facilitate engagements on the Policy strategy Framework
Initiate engagements in Nedlac with a view to reach agreements on the proposed Youth Policy once approved by the Minister.
1st Quarter
Public Transport Facilitate engagements on the Policy strategy Framework
Facilitate Engagements with the Minister of Transport and his team
1st Quarter
Single Public Service Bill Facilitate engagements on the proposed Bill.
Finalise a Nedlac agreement on the Bill before being tabled in parliament.
1st Quarter
Municipal Systems Act section 78
Engagements on the proposals to revisit the MS Act .
The chamber to develop the agenda that will form the basis for engagements in Nedlac.
2nd Quarter
National Qualifications Framework Bill – 2008
Facilitate engagements on the Bill Complete the Nedlac Process on the Bill
1st Quarter
General & Further Education & Training Quality Assurance Act Amendment Bill - 2008
Facilitate engagements on the Bill Complete the Nedlac Process on the Bill
1st Quarter
Higher Education Act Amendment Bill – 2008
Facilitate engagements on the Bill Complete the Nedlac Process on the Bill
1st Quarter
PUBLIC FINANCE AND MONTERAY POLICY CHAMBER- FOCUS
AREAS
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
Facilitate the involvement of Nedlac in the review of DFIs by National Treasury
Find agreements on the scope of work of the Development Finance institutions (DFIs)
1ST and 2nd Quarter
Financial Sector Charter Council
Monitoring reports to be developed and tabled to the GDS implementation committee
Highlights key challenges and gaps in the implementation of the Charter.
Ongoing
National Budget processes
Nedlac to commence engagements on the next MTBPS process.
Nedlac to host the focus session on MTBPS with the Minister or Deputy Minister of Finance
Develop a Nedlac report on the focus session
The PFMPC to engage and reach consensus on key policy issues on the National Budget and allocations
Constituencies to develop and submit proposals to be incorporation in to the final national budget
1st quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT STATUS
Education and promotion of Savings
Nedlac to develop proposals to promote savings in South Africa
Conduct a consumer education campaign on savings
Finalise the implementation programme.
1st Quarter
5% Investible Income Review the Growth and Development agreements with a view to re-align some of the key interventions.
Complete the review of the GDS and recommendations.
By the end of the 1st Quarter
Administered Prices and Import Parity Pricing
Final report with recommendation on Administered Prices and Import Parity Pricing to be posted on the Nedlac website
To conduct the study that would ensure that Administered prices are managed in such a manner that takes into development strategies account the broader
1st and 2nd Quarter
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT STATUS
Social Security and Retirement Fund Reforms
To host a Nedlac conference for all stakeholders to assess progress and update the programme of action for implementation
To engage and reach consensus on the Social Security and retirement fund legislative framework
To ensure that ordinary working people could have access to affordable retirement provisions
To finalise the date and all related logistics for the conference.
By the end of the 1st Quarter
*Macro Social Strategic Framework
To facilitate engagements on the proposal on the framework
Complete a nedlac process on the framework
1st and 2nd Quarters
*Modelling and scenario planning programme for ASGISA and NIPF goals
To facilitate engagements on the proposals on Modelling.
Complete the Nedlac agreements on the Modelling
1st and 2nd Quarters
KEY FOCUS AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
MEASUREMENT TIMELINES
*Implementing the Finance Protocol for Rural development and renewal nodes
Facilitate the engagements on Finance Protocol
Complete a Nedlac agreement on the Protocol
1st and 2nd Quarters
*Review SA experience in managing the relationship between macroeconomic variables e.g. exchange rate, prices and interest rates
Agree on the Agenda that will form the basis for engagements in Nedlac.
Facilitate and complete Nedlac engagements on the base documents.
Produce a nedlac framework agreements on the macro economic variables.
1st and 2nd Quarters
DATE FILED APPLICANT ISSUES STATUS
02 July 2007 Cosatu Western Cape
Moratorium on the Sale of Public land pending consultations. Addressing the challenge of provide adequate Public Transport and safety and security in trains in the Western Cape. Provision of Health Care in the Province; Health care Budget cuts in the Western Cape without consultations.
Bilateral meetings to explore solutions to the issues that were cited as reasons for the intended protest action are currently underway.Parties are engaged in bilateral meetings to explore possible solutions to the issues.An interim agreement to create an enabling environment for parties to continue examining long term solutions was reached at the last meeting. Parties are engaging in bilateral discussions in this regard.
02 November 06 SATAWU Job Security in the Cleaning and Security sectors.Awarding and termination without due regard to job security.
Various sub-committees of the Standing Committee are engaging on the issues.
16 November 2006 MTWU Cash in Transit heist and its consequences to the safety of civilians.Absence of regulations in the Industry.
The consideration of the notice is placed on hold pending the outcome of the discussions at Crim –forum.
15 September 2007 Cosatu Western Cape
Western Cape Provincial Fuel Levy Arrangements to engage on the issues are being finalised.
March 2008 Cosatu HQ Escalating Food Prices Pending16 October 2007 COSATU
EASTERN CAPEProvision of Health services and Provincial Budget cuts. Two meetings to address the issues were held one with the full
bench of the Section 77 Standing Committee and the other being a bilateral facilitated by one of the Standing Committee members.
28 January 2008 FEDUSA Electricity and Load Shedding A bilateral meeting with the applicant is being arranged.
SECTION 3
FINANCE
INCOME BASELINE
2007/8
2008/9 2009/10
Grants received (Department of Labour)
13 348 000 13 959 000 14 657 000
Rental income (PSA) 400 000 440 000 484 000
Interests 50 000 51 000 51 000
Total income 13 798 000 14 450 000 15 192 000
EXPENDITURE BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Capital expenditure 235 000 100 000 110 000
Communication &
Special Projects 5 263 600 5 464 000 5 602 900
Capacity Support 1 446 000 1 590 000 1 749 000
Administration 2 403 400 2 421 000 2 519 000
Staff Cost 4 450 000 4 875 000 5 211 100
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 13 798 000 14 450 000 15 192 000
Capital Expenditure
BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Computers and printers 40 000 20 000 25 000
Furniture and fittings 50 000 40 000 45 000
Office equipment 15 000 20 000 20 000
Software 30 000 20 000 20 000
Building refurbishment 100 000 - -
Total 235 000 100 000 110 000
COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Publications 300 000 300 000 320 000
Annual Report 200 000 220 000 240 000
Website and internet 90 000 70 000 95 000
Public Relations 20 000 25 000 30 000
Travel 1 429 600 1 450 000 1 510 000
Accommodation 89 000 93 000 96 000
COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Venue and refreshments 280 000 200 000 200 000
National Summit 604 000 650 000 760 000
Research 400 000 450 000 300 000
Subscriptions 25 000 25 000 31 000
BUDGET – EXPENDITURECOMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
GDS 1 404 000 1 420 000 1 528 900
Statutory obligations 100 000 100 000 100 000
International meetings 200 000 300 000 300 000
Promotion of Social Dialogue
122 000 161 000 92 000
Total 5 263 600 5 464 000 5 602 900
BUDGET – EXPENDITURE
CAPACITY SUPPORT BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Community 573 000 630 000 699 500
Labour 573 000 630 000 699 500
Business 300 000 330 000 350 000
Total 1 446 000 1 590 000 1 749 000
BUDGET – EXPENDITURE
ADMIN BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Administration costs 2 403 400 2 421 000 2 519 000
Total 2 403 400 2 421 000 2 519 000
STAFF COST BASELINE 2008/9 2009/10
Staff costs 4 450 000 4 875 000 5 211 100
Total 4 450 000 4 875 000 5 211 000
SECTION 4
KEY CHALLENGES
Growing numbers of new entrants into the labour market.
Mandates obtained from cabinet too tight to allow space for trade offs in the Nedlac processes.
Tight timeframes to finalise issues and little flexibility from some government departments.
Sequencing of processes unwittingly undermine social dialogue.
Policy coordination still posses a huge challenge for Nedlac processes
Parallel processes at times defeats the primary objectives.
Enhancing the Capacity of constituencies in the Nedlac processes
Staff retention and attracting high caliber of skills into the Organisation.
Implementation of the agreed Nedlac review recommendations
Recommended