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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE TOP LEADERSHIP

Statutory Bodies

Advisory Council for Occupational Health and SafetyCommission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)

Commission for Employment Equity (CEE)Compensation Board

Employment Conditions Commission (ECC)National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC)

Productivity South Africa Unemployment Insurance Board

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The Department of Labour has, over the years developed and implemented policies and programmes to transform the labour market to achieve the objectives of full and productive employment and decent work for all. Central to the Department’s strategic objectives and programmes in the Medium-Term Strategic Framework will be a contribution to the creation of decent employment through inclusive economic growth. To respond to the strategic priorities of Government, the Department will over the next five years, focus on the following strategic goals: • Decent work • Public Employment Services • Enhancing Inspection and Enforcement Services to effectively monitor and enforce compliance with legislation • Strengthening Social Security • Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department. To achieve these goals, we will promulgate amendments to the LRA, BCEA, EEA, UIA, OHSA, COIDA and the Employment Services Bill. The proposed amendments are aimed at promoting sound and responsive legislation and policies to attain labour market flexibility for competitiveness of enterprises which is balanced with the promotion of decent employment. In the formulation of these amendments, we acknowledge that fair and speedy labour justice is indispensable to sound industrial peace and a favourable climate for investment. Our resolve to recognise and give value to social dialogue towards formulating these sound and responsive policies to attain inclusive growth, will not be compromised. Most importantly, competence, integrity, transparency and accountability remain the hallmarks of good labour market governance and the successful implementation of labour market transformative programmes. The Department will put in place the institutional framework and systems to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes to provide a better life for all our people. We will further ensure that the allocated funds are spent as planned to achieve value for money and doing more with less in the best interest of our targeted beneficiaries. I therefore commit my Department and all Public Entities reporting to the Ministry to work closely with sister Departments, social partners and all Parliamentary oversight bodies to ensure creation of decent work and sustainable livelihoods to our citizens.

MN Oliphant, MPExecutive Authority of the Department of Labour

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FOREwORD By THE MINISTER

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OFFICIAL SIGN-OFF

It is hereby certified that this Strategic Plan: Was developed by the management of the Department of Labour under the guidance of Minister MN Oliphant, MP.

Takes into account all the relevant policies, legislation and other mandates for the Department of Labour.

Accurately reflects the strategic outcome oriented goals and objectives which the Department of Labour will endeavour to achieve over the period 2012 to 2015.

S MorotobaActing Chief Operations OfficerDate:27/02/2013

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B Maduna:Chief Financial OfficerDate Approved: 28/02/2013

MN Oliphant, MPExecutive Authority of the Department of LabourDate Approved: 28/03/2013

NPT NhlekoDirector-General of the Department of LabourDate: 28/03/2013

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AG - Auditor-GeneralAPP - Annual Performance PlanBCEA - Basic Conditions of Employment ActCCMA - Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and ArbitrationCF - Compensation FundCS - Corporate ServicesCFO - Chief Financial OfficerCOO - Chief Operations OfficerCIO - Chief Information OfficerCOIDA - Compensation for Occupational Injuries and DiseasesDG - Director General DDG - Deputy Director GeneralDEXCOM - Departmental Executive CommitteeDoL - Department of Labour DPSA - Department of Public Services and AdministrationDwCP - Decent work Country ProgrammeEC - Eastern CapeECC - Employment Conditions CommissionEEA - Employment Equity ActEEC - Employment Equity CommissionES - Employment ServicesEPwP - Expanded Public works ProgrammeESSA - Employment Services for South AfricaFS - Free StateGCIS - Government Communication and Information ServicesHO - Head OfficeHRM - Human Resource ManagementICD - Integrated Client DatabaseICT - Information and Communication TechnologyIES - Inspection and Enforcement ServicesILO -International Labour OrganisationIT - Information TechnologyJSE - Johannesburg Stock ExchangeKZN - KwaZulu-NatalLMIS - Labour Market Information and StatisticsLP -LimpopoLP & IR - Labour Policy and Industrial RelationsLRA - Labour Relations ActKRA - Key Result AreaM&E - Monitoring and EvaluationMOU - Memorandum of UnderstandingMP - MpumalangaMTSF - Medium Term Strategic FrameworkMTEF - Medium Term Expenditure FrameworkNC - Northern CapeNT - National TreasuryOHS - Occupational Health and SafetyPES - Public Employment ServicesPFMA - Public Finance Management ActPPP - Public Private PartnershipPwD - People with disabilitiesRME - Research Monitoring and Evaluation

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Organisational structure ii

Foreword by the Minister iv

Official Sign-off v

Acronyms vii

PART A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW 1

1. Vision 1

2. Mission 1

3. Values 1 4. Legislative and other mandates 2

4.1 Constitutional and legislative mandates 24.2 Policy mandates 34.3 The core functions and service rendered by the Department 44.4 Relevant court rulings 44.5 Planned policy initiatives 5 5. Situational analysis 6

5.1 Performance environment 65.2 Organisational environment 75.3 Description of the strategic planning process 8 6. Service Delivery Outcomes and Strategic Goals 9

6.1 Strategic outcome oriented goals of the Department 9

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PART B: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 11

7. Departmental strategic objectives 11

7.1 Programme 1: Administration 11 7.1.1 Programme purpose 11 7.1.2 Description of the programme 11 7.1.3 Strategic objectives 12 7.1.4 Risk management 14

7.2 Programme 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services 15 7.2.1 Programme purpose 15 7.2.2 Description of the programme 15 7.2.3 Risk management 17

7.3 Programme 3: Public Employment Services 17 7.3.1 Programme purpose 17 7.3.2 Description of the programme 17 7.3.3 Strategic objectives 18 7.3.4 Risk management 19

7.4 Programme 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations 20 7.4.1 Programme purpose 20 7.4.2 Description of the programme 20 7.4.3 Strategic objectives 21 7.4.4 Risk management 23

PART C: LINKS TO OTHER PLANS 26

8. Link to the long term infrastructure and other capital plans 26

9. Conditional grants 30

10. Public entities 30

11. Public-private partnerships 31