About Department of Labour

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About Department of Labour

The Department of Labour publishes legislation that regulates labour practices and activities

 Activities

The Department of Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality   through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed  at:

  • Improved economic efficiency and productivity
  • Employment creation
  • Sound labour relations
  • Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
  • Alleviating poverty in employment

Vision

The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creationand decent work.

Mission

Regulate the South Africa labour market for a sustainable economy through:

  • Appropriate legislation and regulations
  • Inspection, compliance monitoring and enforcement
  • Protection of human rights
  • Provision of Employment Services
  • Promoting equity
  • Social and income protection
  • Social dialogue.

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.