Internal Management & Operations Programme NCOP – Select Committee Presentation – 23/5/2001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

IMO PROGRAMME 2001 Occupational Health and Safety Compensation Fund Administration Human Resources Management Service Delivery Provincial Priorities

Occupational Health & Safety 5 Year Objective - OHS Restructuring Year Two OutputExpected Outcome i.Integration of National OHS & Compensation competencies according to the Cabinet decision. ii.Creation of OHS Stakeholders support structures.  OHS & Compensation competencies integrated framework (National policy document is tabled for public comment.)  Joint OHS ventures with stakeholders eg. creation of workplace health and safety committees.

Occupational Health & Safety (Continue) Year Two OutputExpected Outcome iiiPrevention strategy :  OHS awareness campaign.  OHS training programme.  Improved compliance : 10 point inspection checklist & Blitz inspectorate roving units creation.  Systematized OHS training for H & S representative.

Compensation Fund – Key Priorities for – 2004 Objective Client focus – Service delivery according to client expectations : 2001/2002 OutputsExpected Outcome  Decentralization of compensation functions to the provinces.  Public education on claiming procedures.  Connection of provincial offices to head office IT systems FYI.  Improve claim processing period and reduce enquiries/complaints.

Key Projects for the year 2001 Programme : Administration 5-Year Objective To create a positive image of the Ministry and the Department. Year 2 OutputExpected Outcome  Develop Communications turn around strategy.  Positive image of the Ministry improvement with improved services to the public.

Key Projects for the year 2001 Programme : Administration (Cont.) 5-Year Objective To establish electronic system that is based on modern information technology principles. Year 2 OutputExpected Outcome  Conclude the Public Private Partnership deal.  IT infrastructure will be upgraded.  Information systems will be integrated.

Key Projects for the year 2001 Programme : Administration (Cont.) 5-Year Objective To develop budget that is aligned with the strategic thrust of the Department in full consultation with all relevant parties. Year 2 OutputExpected Outcome  Align departmental budget with departmental strategic plan.  Improved accountability.  Consultative and transparent budget process.  Budget control.

Key Projects for the year 2001 Programme : Administration (Cont.) 5-Year Objective To fully implement and comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Year 2 OutputExpected Outcome  Implementation of PFMA.  The PFMA will be complied with.

HRM output for Year Objective Staff developed as per skills plan. Ensure development and implementation of the strategic plan for 2000 – OutputExpected Outcome  Human Resources Development strategy implemented.  Implementation of DOL Strategic Plan.  Enhance service delivery.

HRM output for 2001 (Cont.) 5-Year Objective Ensure development and implementation of the strategic plan for 2000 – OutputExpected Outcome  Implement Performance Management Policy (Performance Agreements / Workplans).  Service delivery levels enhanced.

HRM Output for 2001 (Cont.) 5-Year Objective Implement employment equity (EE) plan. Year 2 OutputExpected Outcome  Review and monitor implementation of the EE plan.  Staff compliment in DOL represent the Demographics in the country.

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area:Employment and Skills Development Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Projects for the Year National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) adopted, advocated, implemented and evaluated.  Provincial Skills Development Plan  Trained unemployed people placed correctly  PPP Skills development promoted Provincial launches of the provincial skills plan of NSDS

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area:Employment and Skills Development Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Projects for the Year Effects of retrenchment s minimized through effective implementati on of social plan  Retrenchment Response Team established and operational  Retrenchees selected and sent to relevant training programmes  Social Plan delivered Provincial launches of the social plan

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Integrated Enforcement Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Protect Vulnerable Workers  Alleviate plight of vulnerable workers through targeted/proactive inspection and enforcements  Continual improvement of compliance with law

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Integrated Enforcement Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Protect Vulnerable Workers  Build sufficient capacity to deliver OHS in the work place  Est inspectorate roving units  Engage more inspectors  Training Program developed  Reduction in number of OHS backlog cases  Reduction in time taken to investigate fatalities and serious accidents

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Integrated Enforcement Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Protect Vulnerable Workers  Integrated inspection services implemented  EEA incorporated into integrated inspections  Focused one stop service

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Integrated Enforcement Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Projects for the Year Protect Vulnerable Workers  Advocacy and Public Awareness  Info sessions on legislatives amendments  Publicity and Awareness campaigns of Child Labour  Advocacy and campaigns on OHS  Awareness campaigns on the hazards of Child Labour on Youth Day (16/6/01)

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Integrated Enforcement Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Projects for the Year Protect Vulnerable Workers  Advocacy and Public Awareness  The establishment of safety workplace committees to monitor compliance enforcement  Monitor compliance with EEA and province info, education and training to employers and employees Get Employment Equity working for you – National Women’s Day (08/08/01)

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Management and Support Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Restructured Provincial Offices to deliver in an integrated manner  Integrated service delivery  IT systems implemented (IRIS)  Restructured and streamlined services at Labour Centres (IIS,IRIS)  Effective case management  Integrated employer database  The filling of priority posts finalised

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Beneficiary Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Decentralisation and automation of COIDA functions to provinces as per CC plan  Fully Integrated Beneficiary Services  Frontline staff computer competent ans service delivery is enhanced

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Beneficiary Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome Improved financial viability of the UIF  Enforce compliance and improve the financial viability of the UIF  Timeous settlement of benefits  Improve customer care  Launching of UI Bill in the provinces  Batho Pele principles upheld  Customer satisfaction is continually increased

Provincial Priority Outputs Functional Area: Labour Market Information Services 5 Year Objective (National) Current year Outputs (Provincial Objectives) Critical Outcome To ensure balance between flexibility ans security by providing the analytical information of policies  Establish mechanism to monitor trends in the labour market.  Conduct a client satisfaction survey  Standardised management information /data  KPI to measure impact of policy on clients