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

DoL Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015

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Overview of the Department of Labour Organisational

Structure and Functions01 March 2011


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Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. Background on the Department of Labour

2. Functions2.1 Administration 2.2 Inspection and Enforcement 3.3 Public Employment Services2.4 Labour Policy and Labour Market Programmes

3. Entities associated with the DOL

4. DOL Contribution towards Strategic Priorities of Government


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The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to

investment, economic growth, employment creation and

decent work

1. Our Vision1. Our Vision


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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

Our PurposeOur Purpose


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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.


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Gauteng

Limpopo

Mpumalanga

North West

Free State KwaZuluNatal

Northern Cape

Western Cape

Eastern Cape

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


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Legislative and other Policy MandatesLegislative MandatesThe 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.


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DoL’s upper Level Organisation StructureDoL’s upper Level Organisation Structure

Minister of LabourHon. M

Oliphant,MP

DG: Labour1 X DG:

Branch: Chief of

Operations

Branch:Corporate Services

Branch:Inspection and Enforcement

Services

Branch:Public

EmploymentServices

Branch: Labour Policy&

Industrial Relations

Component : Unemployment

Insurance Fund

Component : Compensation

Fund1 Commissioner:


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4. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR PROGRAMMES: 2010/11

DoL has adjusted its delivery programmes as follows:

1. Administration: Ministry; DG’s Office; COO, CIO; CFO;HR; Legal; Communications

2. Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES): Compliance standards; Inspections, enforcement and prosecution

3. Public Employment Services: Employer services, Registration & Placement of Job seekers; Special employment for people with disabilities, Productivity promotion and social plan intervention.

4. Labour Policy & Labour Market Programmes [Industrial Relations]: Labour Market programmes; Labour Policy and Research

5. Unemployment Insurance Fund & Compensation Fund: Provision of Interim relief income in case of job loss or occupational injuries and diseases.

Department of Labour Programmes Department of Labour Programmes 2010/20112010/2011 (As per ENE)(As per ENE)


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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


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FUNCTIONAL CHART SHOWING DECOMPOSITION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AT DDG LEVEL

BRANCH: CORPORATE SERVICES

PURPOSE: Provide effective and efficient Management and advisory service of DoL’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 DoL4.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.


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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.


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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

FUNCTIONAL CHART SHOWING DECOMPOSITION OF KEY FUNCTIONS AT DDG

LEVEL - CONT..


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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.


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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 EEA3. Participate in and coordinate Government’s interaction with social partners at NEDLAC.


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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


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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 Act5. Manage the operations and corporate services of the Fund.

Entities associated with DOL


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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.


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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.

Role & function of the Commission for Conciliation Mediation & Arbitration (CCMA)


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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.

NEDLAC


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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.


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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.


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4. 4. DoL Contribution to Strategic Priorities of GovernmentDoL Contribution to Strategic Priorities of Government

Government 5 Priorities

1. Education

2. Health – OHS / COIDA

3. Jobs – IES / PES / UIF / Labour Market Policy

4. Rural Development

5. Safety


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Government 12 OutcomesGovernment 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:

1. Live long and healthy lives

2. Ensure decent employment for people by facilitating and contributing to inclusive economic growth

3. Create a better Africa and a better world – make our contribution to global relations

4. A public sector capacity that is efficient, effective and worthy of a developmental state


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