1. Annual Performance Plan 2018/19
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR
Strategic Plan and
Annual Performance Plan 2018/19
Select Committee
22 May 2018

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The Department of Labour (DoL) Programmes and Entities
The DoL focus in the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF): 2015 – 20
Strategic Plan
Annual Performance Plan (APP) for the Financial Year
2018/19
5. Supported Employment Enterprise (SEE)

3. DOL PROGRAMMES AND ENTITIES
Administration: Ministry; Deputy Minister, Director General’s Office; Corporate Services (CS), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES)
Public Employment Services (PES)
Labour Market Policy & Industrial Relations (LP&IR)
Unemployment Insurance Fund (Schedule 3A Public Entity): UIF
Compensation Fund (Schedule 3A Public Entity): CF

4. DOL PROGRAMMES AND ENTITIES- CONTINUES
Entities established in terms of various legislations and cabinet decisions to assist DOL in meeting its mandate include:
Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC)
Productivity South Africa (PSA)
Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE)

5. DOL AND MTSF OUTCOMES: 2015 – 20
In the Medium-term, the Department of Labour will contribute mainly to the following Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) Outcomes:
Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Outcome 5: A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path
Outcome 11: Create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better World
Outcome 12: An efficient, effective and development oriented public service; and
Outcome 13: An inclusive and responsive social protection system
Outcome 14: Transforming society and uniting the country

6. GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES AND DoL STRATEGIC GOALS
STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTATED GOAL
DoL GOAL STATEMENT
IMPLEMENTING BRANCH
Outcome 4:
Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
1. Promote Occupational health services
2. Contribute to decent employment creation
3. Protect vulnerable workers
5. Strengthen occupational safety protection
6. Promote sound labour relations
7. Monitor the impact of legislation
9. Development of the Occupational Health and Safety policies
IES
LP&IR
PES
Outcome 5:
A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path

7. GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES AND DoL STRATEGIC GOALS (CONT.)
STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTATED GOAL
DoL GOAL STATEMENT
IMPLEMENTING BRANCH
Outcome 11:
Create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better World
4. Strengthen multilateral and bilateral relations
LP&IR
Outcome 12:
An efficient, effective and development oriented public service
8. Strengthen the institutional capacity of the Department
Administration
Outcome 13:
An inclusive and responsive social protection system
Strengthening social security
UIF CF
Outcome 14:
Transforming Society and uniting the Nation
10. Promote Equity in the labour market
IES

8. DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR SERVICE DELIVERY FOOT PRINT
Limpopo
- HQ and 2 Funds in Pretoria
9 DoL Provincial Offices
126 Labour Centre's
Mpumalanga
Gauteng
North West
KwaZulu Natal
Free State
Northern Cape
Eastern Cape
Western Cape
2 well equipped PES Busses
- Provide services in 72 out of 139 Thusong Centre's

9. DoL STRATEGIC PLAN: 9

10. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2015-2020
Programmes of the Department of Labour:
PROGRAMME 1: Administration
PROGRAMME 2: Inspections and Enforcement Services
PROGRAMME 3: Public Employment Services
PROGRAMME 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations

11. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION FOCUS AREA: MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (M-PAT)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1
PROVIDE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT
Objective statement
Leverage M-PAT to improve the management practice of the Department thus improving strategic management and support to the Department
Baseline
32% of total Department’s M-PAT standards per KPI are at level 3 and level 4 as at 31 March 2017
Justification
The Management Assessment Tool (M-PAT) is a tool that collates existing management policy and guidelines into a single framework of standards and indicators of good management practice;
M-PAT provides a snapshot of the quality of management practices in departments and municipalities across a range of key performance areas; Strategic Management, Governance and Accountability, Human Resources Management, Financial Management and Supply Chain Management
It enables managers to test their own management practices against others and identify management practice improvements that will enable to improve service delivery; and
M-PAT is linked to other monitoring tools; like the Auditor General
Links
Outcome 12, National Treasury, Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) Regulations and Public Service Act and Public Finance Management Act
Five Year Target
MTSF DPME five year target for M-PAT by 2020 is that 80% of all government departments must be at 50% compliance (50% level 3 and 4 M-PAT standards): Department’s target is 50% which is in line with the envisaged national average

12. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION FOCUS AREA: DoL COMMUNICATION
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2
DEPARTMENTAL INTERVENTIONS AND INITIATIVES COMMUNICATED
Objective statement
To disseminate and improve access to information about the Department
(Departmental Communication Strategy implemented by end of March 2021)
Baseline
Communication strategy reviewed with the PCO’s and entities
Justification
Communication coordinates the dissemination of information about the Department’s programmes, policies and legislation
Links
Outcome 12
Public Access to Information (PAIA). The various communication platforms that are used ensure that members of the public have access to information about the Department

13. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION FOCUS AREA: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3
EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
Objective statement
Compilation and submission of the Interim and Annual Financial Statements to National Treasury (NT) and Auditor-General as well as the publication of the AFS in the Annual Report.
Baseline
2016/17 Annual report with AFS submitted to the National Treasury by 31 May 2017
3 IFS reports were submitted to the National Treasury on due dates as determined by National Treasury in 2016/17
Justification
Ensure effective accountability, transparency and adherence to governance best practices.
Link
Outcome 12, PFMA
Five Year Target
3 Interim Financial Statements (IFS) and 1 Annual Financial Statement (AFS) per annum

14. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION FOCUS AREA: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4
EFFECTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Objective statement
Enhance supply chain management processes and systems to be in line with the regulatory framework and governance best practices
Baseline
In 2016/17:
Irregular expenditure – R detected and reported
Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure – R detected and reported
Unauthorised expenditure – None detected and reported
Justification
Ensure effective accountability, transparency and adherence to governance best practices.
Link
Outcome 12
Five Year Target
100% of detected cases of irregular, fruitless and wasteful and unauthorised expenditure reported

15. PROGRAMME 2: INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1
WORKERS PROTECTED THROUGH INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT LAW
Objective statement
Ensure Decent Work principles are adhered to by protecting workers through the inspection and enforcement of employment law
Baseline
Inspections were performed in 2016/17
100% ( of ) of non-compliant employers issued with notices
80% (703 of 878) incidents were investigated and finalised within prescribed time frames
Justification
To give effect to the right of fair labour practices by the regulation of employment law
Links
Outcome 4 (sub outcome 7)
National Development Plan: Labour –market regulation (Chapter 3)
Five Year Target
30% Increase in number of inspections

16. PROGRAMME 3: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1
WORK SEEKERS REGISTERED
Objective statement
Register work-seekers on Employment System of South Africa (ESSA)
Baseline
work seekers registered on ESSA in 2016/17
Justification
To enable work-seekers to access employment opportunities
Links
Outcome 4 & 5 – Contributing to decent employment creation – and the National Development Plan (Chapter 3)
Five Year Target
Work-seekers registered on ESSA for opportunities

17. PROGRAMME 3: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2
WORK AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGISTERED
Objective statement
Registration of opportunities on ESSA
Baseline
work and learning opportunities registered on ESSA in 2016/17
Justification
Facilitate the placement of registered work seekers into work and learning opportunities.
Links
Outcome 4 - Contributing to decent employment creation and the National Development Plan (Chapter 3)
Five Year Target
Work and learning opportunities registered on ESSA

18. PROGRAMME 3: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING PROVIDED
Objective statement
Provide employment counselling to work-seekers
Baseline
work-seekers were provided with employment counselling in 2016/17
Justification
Enhance the employability of registered work-seekers
Links
Outcome 4 & 5 – (Contributing to decent employment creation) and the National Development Plan (Chapter 3)
Five Year Target
Work seekers provided with employment counselling

19. PROGRAMME 3: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4.
WORK SEEKERS PLACED IN WORK AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Objective statement
Place work-seekers into work and learning opportunities
Baseline
work-seekers were placed into work and learning opportunities in 2016/17
Justification
Contribute to the reduction of unemployment and poverty
Links
Outcome 4 and 5 - Contributing to decent employment creation and the National Development Plan (Chapter 3)
Five Year Target
Work-seekers placed in work and learning opportunities

20. PROGRAMME 4: LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY IN THE LABOUR MARKET ENSURED AND ENFORCEMENT IMPROVED
Objective statement
Establish legislative framework to promote employment equity
Baseline
13 workshops on amended Code of Good Practice on Employment of Persons with Disabilities conducted by 30 September 2016
Amended Code of Good Practice on preparation and implementation of EE Plans developed by 31 March 2017
Employment Equity Report and Public Register published and launched by 25 April 2016
Annual Employment Equity Report and Public Register developed by 31 March 2017
Justification
Promotion of equality through the establishment of equitable representative workplaces free from unfair discrimination to contribute to decent employment and inclusive economic growth
Links
Outcome 14 (sub outcome 2): Transforming society and uniting the country
Five Year Target
At least 40% of middle and senior management are African by 2019/2020

21. PROGRAMME 4: LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2
ESTABLISH BASIC STANDARDS AND MINIMUM WAGES
Objective statement
Setting standards to reduce inequality in pay and minimum wages for all vulnerable workers
Baseline
Taxi and Hospitality workers and contract cleaning workers sectoral determination reviewed in 2016/17
Justification
Protection of vulnerable workers ensured
Links
Outcome 4 (sub outcome 7): Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Five Year Target
95% Gaps in minimum wage determinations covered

22. PROGRAMME 4: LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3
ADVANCE NATIONAL PRIORITIES THROUGH BILATERAL RELATIONS
Objective statement
Promotion of national interests through bilateral cooperation agreements
Baseline
1 mid-term and 1 annual implementation reports submitted in September and March respectively 2016/17
Justification
Promote international cooperation and coordinate all bilateral engagements of the Department.
Links
Outcome 11: Create a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better World
Five Year Target
8 signed MoUs implemented and 5 new MoUs signed

23. PROGRAMME 4: LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4
PROMOTING SOUND LABOUR RELATIONS
Objective statement
Promote sound labour relations and centralised Collective Bargaining
Baseline
61.5% of collective agreements extended with 90 calendar days of receipt.
26 collective agreements received in 2016/2017:
• 16 extended within 90 days;
• 10 extended in longer than 90 days.
96% of applications for registration finalised within 90 calendar days
118 applications were received.
11 applications for registration approved within 90 calendar days
102 applications for registration refused within 90 calendar days
Justification
Sound labour relations are a necessary condition for decent employment, inclusive economic growth, freedom of association, social justice and effective social dialogue in the labour market
Links
Outcome 4 (sub outcome 7): Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Five Year Target
Development of programmes to address workplace conflict through (a) improved communication, career mobility, skills development and fairness in workplaces, and (b) stronger labour-relations systems
Process implemented in 3 sectors and 10 workplaces
The share of unprotected strikes in total strike action decrease with 50%

24. PROGRAMME 4: LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 5
MONITOR THE IMPACT OF LABOUR LEGISLATION
Objective statement
Promote sound policy framework through research and labour market information analysis
Baseline
1. By 30 June 2016, two annual labour market trend reports were produced. These reports include: Job Opportunity and Unemployment in the SA Labour Market report 2015/16 and Annual Labour Market Bulletin 2015/16.
2. By 31 March 2017, two annual labour market trend reports were produced. These reports include: Annual Industrial Action Report 2016 and Annual Administrative Statistics 2016
2 Research reports produced and submitted by 31 March 2017.
1. Investigating resource adequacy for effective inspections to be conducted within the South African Labour Market (Resource Adequacy)
2. Research on the Analysis of the impact and effectiveness of the BCEA Earning Threshold
Justification
Provide research findings and ensure up to date labour market information for evidence based policy intervention to branches and funds responsible for the various labour legislation and policies
Links
Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth
Five Year Target
Twenty annual labour market trends and eight final research reports will be produced and disseminated to internal and external stakeholders for decision making

25. DoL ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN: 2018 - 1925

26. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2018/19
Programmes of the Department of Labour:
PROGRAMME 1: Administration
PROGRAMME 2: Inspections and Enforcement Services
PROGRAMME 3: Public Employment Services
PROGRAMME 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations

27. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION27

28. MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (M-PAT)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.1
Contribution to best governance and management practices within the department A
45% of total Department’s M-PAT standards per KPI at level 3 and 4 by 31 March 2019
50% Implementation of the M-PAT 1.7 Action Plan
M-PAT 1.8 Self-assessment report signed off by the DG and submitted to DPME by 30 September 2018
45% of total Department’s M-PAT 1.7 standards at level 3 and 4 by September 2018 based on the Self-Assessment report
Develop and sign-off the M-PAT Action Plan by DDG: CS to address challenges raised in MPAT 1.8
45% of total Department’s M-PAT standards at level 3 and 4 by March 2019 based on the final moderated MPAT report

29. Performance Indicator
DoL COMMUNICATION
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2.1
Effective communication and marketing of Departmental work
Q and A
Communication annual action plan approved
100% implementation of the activities in the annual action plan
Communication annual action plan approved by 30 April 2018
100% implementation of the activities mapped for Q1
100% implementation of the activities mapped for Q2
100% implementation of the activities mapped for Q3
100% implementation of the activities mapped for Q4
Developed draft Communication Action Plan for 2019/20 by 31 March 2019

30. FINANCIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
3.1
Number of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and Interim Financial Statements (IFS) compiled per year that comply with guidelines issued by the National Treasury Q
1 AFS by 31 May, and 3 IFS 30 days after each quarter
AFS – 31 May 2018
Q1 -31 July 2018
Q October 2018
Q January 2019
4.1
Cases of irregular, fruitless and wasteful and/or unauthorised expenditure detected per financial year, reported to the Accounting Officer
All cases detected

31. PROGRAMME 2: INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (IES)31

32. INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (IES)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.1
Number of employers inspected per year to determine compliance with employment law Q
43 746
65 620

33. INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (IES)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.2
Percentage of non-compliant employers of those inspected served with a notice in terms of relevant labour legislation within 14 calendar days of the inspection Q
80%
1.3
Percentage of non-compliant employers who failed to comply with the served notice referred for Prosecution within 30 calendar days
60%
1.4
Percentage of reported incidents investigated and finalised within prescribed time frames
65%

34. PROGRAMME 3: PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES34

35. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.1
Number of work-seekers registered on ESSA system per year Q
650 000

36. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2.1
Number of work and learning opportunities registered on ESSA per year A
85 000
18 700
42 500
57 800

37. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
3.1
Number of registered work-seekers provided with employment counselling per year A
48 000

38. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (PES)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4.1
Number of registered work and learning opportunities filled by registered work seekers per year A
42 500
9 352
21 252
28 904

39. PROGRAMME 4: LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)39

40. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.1
Number of policy instruments developed and promoted to enhance the implementation of EEA by 31 March 2019 A
Annual Employment Equity Report and Public Register published by 30 June 2018
Annual Employment Equity Report and Public Register published by 30 June 2018 
Annual Employment Equity Report and Public Register developed by 31 March 2019

41. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2.1
Establish institution of the National minimum wage by March 2019 A
Introduction of the National Minimum Wage by May 2018
National Minimum Wage of South Africa promulgated by 1 May 2018.

42. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
3.1
Reports submitted to the Minister on the implementation of multilateral obligations and bilateral agreements annually A
2 Reports on the implementation of bilateral cooperation and multilateral obligations signed off by the Minister by 31 March 2019:
• 1 Mid –term implementation report signed off by the Minister by 31 October 2018;
• 2017/18 1 Annual implementation report signed off by the Minister 30 April 2018
 2017/18 1 Annual implementation report signed off by the Minister 30 April 2018
 1 Mid –term implementation report signed off by the Minister by 31 October 2018

43. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4.1
Percentage of collective agreements extended within 90 calendar days of receipt by 31 March each year Q
100% of collective agreements extended within 90 calendar days of receipt by end of March 2019
100%

44. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
4.2
Percentage of labour organisation applications for registration approved or refused within 90 calendar days of receipt by end of March 2019 Q
100% of labour organisation applications for registration approved or refused within 90 calendar days of receipt by end of March 2019
100%
4.3
Moderating Workplace Conflict by amending the Labour Relations Act and measuring the impact thereof
Report on impact of amendments on workplace conflict by 31 March 2019
Impact assessment method finalised
Monitoring report on impact submitted by end September 2018
Monitoring report on impact submitted by end of December 2018
Monitoring report on impact submitted by end of March 2019

45. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
5.1
Number of labour market trends reports produced annually A
4 Annual labour market trend reports produced by March 2019
Two annual labour market trend reports produced by June These include: the Job Opportunity and Unemployment in the South African labour market and Annual Labour Market reports for 2017/18
Two annual labour market trend reports produced by March These include: the Annual Administrative Statistics and Industrial Action reports for 2017

46. LABOUR POLICY AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (LP&IR)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
5.2
Number of research reports on labour market research produced and submitted to the Deputy Director General: LP&IR by 31 March 2019 A
4 research reports produced and submitted to the Deputy Director General: LP&IR by 31 March 2019
Literature Review Reports completed and signed-off by the research steering committee by June 2018
Data collection Instruments developed and approved by the Research Steering Committee by September 2018
Data collection completed by 30 November 2018 and 4 draft reports prepared and submitted to the steering committee by December 2018
4 Final research reports produced and submitted to by the DDG-LP&IR by March 2019

47. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES (SEE)47

48. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES (SEE)
Performance Indicator RP
Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1.1
Number of additional persons with disabilities provided with work opportunities in the SEE by the end of March 2022 Q
100 additional persons with disabilities provided with work opportunities in the SEE by the end of March 2019 25 50 75
100
1.2
Percentage annual increase of sales revenue from goods and services by the end of March 2022
10% annual increase of sales revenue from goods and services by the end of March 2019
10%

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