1. Briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Labour 2013.05.02 Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Budget, 1

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 2 1.INTRODUCTION 2.DOL ACHIEVEMENTS AS AT END OF DECEMBER 2012 (Q3) 3.CHALLENGES CONTRIBUTING TO NON ACHIEVEMENT OF SOME INDICATORS 4. SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE AND ALLOCATIONS 5. KEY ASPECTS OF THE DOL STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP FOR 2013/14 6. EXPECTATIONS FROM THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE

3. 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION : THE DEPARTMENT ‘S CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE 3 The Department of Labour derives its mandate from the Constitution of the Republic; Chapter 2, Bill of Rights: Section 9, to ensure equal access to opportunities; Section 10, promotion of labour standards and fundamental rights at work; Section 18, Freedom of association; Section 23, To ensure sound Labour relations; Section 24, To ensure an environment that is not harmful to the health and wellbeing of those in the workplace; Section 27, To provide adequate social security nets to protect vulnerable workers; Section 28, To ensure that children are protected from exploitative labour practices and not required or permitted to perform work or services that are inappropriate for a person of that child’s age or their well-being, education, physical or mental health or spiritual, moral or social development is placed at risk; and Section 34, Access to courts and access to fair and speedy labour justice.

4. 1.2 1.2 INTRODUCTION : THE LEGISLATIVE MANDATE 4 LEGISLATIONPURPOSE Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA); The Labour Relations Act (LRA), Act 66 of 1995 aims to promote economic development, social justice, labour peace and democracy in the workplace. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA); The purpose of this Act is to advance economic development and social justice by fulfilling the primary objects of this Act which are— (a) to give effect to and regulate the right to fair labour practices conferred by section 23(1) of the Constitution— (i) by establishing and enforcing basic conditions of employment; and (ii) by regulating the variation of basic conditions of employment; (b) to give effect to obligations incurred by the Republic as a member state of the International Labour Organisation. The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 (EEA); The purpose of the Act is to achieve equity in the workplace, by a. promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination; and b. implementing affirmative action measures to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups, to ensure their equitable representation in all occupational categories and levels in the workforce. The Unemployment Insurance Act 30 of 1996 (UIA); The Act empowers the UIF to register all employers and employees in South Africa for unemployment insurance benefits

5. 1.3 1.3 INTRODUCTION : THE LEGISLATIVE MANDATE- Continues 5 LEGISLATIONPURPOSE The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA); The Occupational Health and Safety Act aims to provide for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the activities of persons at work and to establish an advisory council for occupational health and safety. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA) To provide for compensation for disablement caused by occupational injuries or diseases sustained or contracted by employees in the course of their employment, or for death resulting from such injuries or diseases; and to provide for matters connected therewith. National Economic Development and Labour Council Act, 35 of 1994 (NEDLAC) To provide for the establishment of a national economic, development and labour council; to repeal certain provisions of the Labour Relations Act, 1956; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Skills Development Act (Act no 97 of 1998 [SDA] as amended) Employment Services Provisions The sections of the SDA that remained with the Department of Labour when the President transferred skills functions to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHETT) provides for the regulation of Employment Services and for workplace productivity and competitiveness in the workplace.

6. 1.4. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 6 The DOL Strategic Plan (SP) 2012-2017 and Annual Performance Plan (APP) 2012/13 were published and tabled in Parliament during March 2012. Subsequent to the tabling, short comings were identified in relation to: - Proposed corrections not having been effected - Mis-alignment between the SP and APP - Some Indicators and Strategic Objectives not fulfilling the SMART principles. - Some Indicators being too operational and not strategic. National Treasury Technical Advisory Unit (TAU) was approached to further critique the SAP and APP and to provide guidance in the reformulation of Indicators and Strategic Objectives.

7. 1.5. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 1.5. Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan continues 7 Branches subsequently made adjustments to the SP and APP and ensured that: - Indicators and strategic objectives adhere to the SMART principles, - Alignment between the SP and APP, - Less strategic indicators were removed from the SP and APP and were incorporated in Branch Work Plans. - Targets were retained as far as possible except for those adjusted after consultation with Treasury. - All adjustments were highlighted in Red for easy reading and referencing. The Erratum approved by the Minister and formally tabled in Parliament on 15 February 2013, supplements the published SP and APP, Branch Quarterly Reports are in accordance with the tabled APP Erratum and the Annual Report will be aligned. The Erratum was used as a basis for developing the DOL Strategic Plan 2013- 2018 and Annual Performance Plan 2013/14 tabled at Parliament on the 13 th March 2013.

8. 2. ACHIEVEMENTS ON SELECTED INDICATORS AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AS AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2012 NB. The report covers Quarter 1,2 and 3; Quarter 4 Reports are being verified and consolidated. 8

9. 9 2.1. 1Program 1: Corporate Services (CS) Achievements OUTCOME 12: AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED PUBLIC SERVICE AND AN EMPOWERED AND INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. Strategic risks monitored in line with risk appetite framework Provide quarterly strategic risk monitoring reports to the accounting officer The Strategic risk assessment (risk profile) of the DoL was reviewed and reports prepared, approved by the National Risk Management Committee and the Audit Committee, submitted to the Accounting Officer for approval. The Risk Appetite Framework finalised. The first report (quarterly strategic risk monitoring report) was provided to the Accounting Officer. 2. Percentage of finalisation of the fraud cases received and detected 87% of cases received or detected finalised by the year end 57% (7 cases received and 4 finalised) of cases were finalised OfficeReceivedFinalizedOutstanding HO110 Mpumal211 N. Cape000 Limpopo000 N. West000 E Cape000 Gauteng321 F. State101 KZN000 W Cape000

10. 10 2.1.2. CS ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 12: AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED PUBLIC SERVICE AND AN EMPOWERED AND INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 3. Pre-employment screening conducted 70% pre-employment screening finalised as per the annual plan A total of 80.92% of PSC requests were finalized. Requests receivedRequests finalizedRequests outstandingRequests received 131106 (80.92%)25 (19.08%)131 Details NameReceivedFinalizedOutstanding HO24 0 UIF060501 CC06 0 Mpumalanga100307 N. Cape04 0 Limpopo13 0 N. West070601 E Cape110407 Gauteng232003 F. State090702 KZN060402 W Cape121002 TOTAL13110625

11. 11 2.1.3. CS ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 12: AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED PUBLIC SERVICE AND AN EMPOWERED AND INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 4. Percentage of Senior Management Service (SMS) staff members vetted in the Department increased 80% of SMS staff in the department vetted 11 Z204 forms forwarded to SSA. 5 Clearance certificate received from SSA. 23 Requests outstanding 5. Percentage of women, youth and people with disability (PwD) employed in line with the EE Plan 40% women employed in Senior Management Service (SMS), 43% youth and 3% people with disability employed in DoL by 31 March 2013 39% of Women employed at SMS level; 35% of Youth employed and 2.7% of PwD’s employed

12. 12 2.1.4. CS ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 12: AN EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED PUBLIC SERVICE AND AN EMPOWERED AND INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 6. Fill all vacancies within a specific period of time Vacancy rate reduced to below 7% by 31 March 2013 7% vacancy rate as at the end of Quarter 2 7. Percentage of staff trained in line with Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) 82% of Department’s staff trained in accordance with approved WSP by 31 March 2013 35% (2 280/6 550) trained 8. Percentage of misconduct cases finalised within a prescribed period of time 75% of misconduct cases finalised in line with applicable prescripts by 31 March 2013 71% (92 of 130) received misconduct cases were finalised against a target of 75% 9. Implementation of the new ICT strategy 50% of strategic plan components implemented ICT Strategy developed and approved 50% of the ICT Transition completed 10. Exit and services transfer plan developed and implemented Completion of handover by PPP service provider and close-out of PPP Exit and Services Transfer milestones achieved and project underway. Target is end November 2012

13. 13 2.2. Program 2: Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) Achievements OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 2: Promote Equity in the Labour Market KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. Percentage of employers complying with their EE Plans to reflect demographics of the country in all occupational categories 80% of 240 employers reviewed comply Public Companies (100) Private Companies (200) 181 (60 public and 121 private) employers were reviewed Table 5: Employers inspected Prov. Annual Target (Public companies) Actual inspected (Public companies) Annual Target (Private ) Actual inspected (Private companies) EC 16 0 9 0 FS 17 18 17 12 GP 25 8 30 37 KZN 17 1 35 13 LP 16 9 6 8 MP 6 4 11 13 NC 3 1 7 7 NW 10 12 6 6 WC 6 7 20 25 NATIONAL 116 60 138 121

14. 14 2.2.1. IES ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. 80% of workplaces inspected and audited (targeting problematic sectors 1 complying with labour legislation within 90 days of inspection or audit 80% of 87 795 workplaces inspected / audited comply 32 838 workplaces against a target of 33 917 (as at end of September 2012) were inspected/audited; and 59% (19 501) complied T able 6: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Wholesale and Retail Sector Prov.TargetActual inspectedNo. compliedCompliance level EC 8651278767 60% FS 309475429 90% GP 194713791039 75% KZN 120721411063 50% LP 15681102642 58% MP 701730587 80% NC 0153116 76% NW 223376300 80% WC 67211510 0% NATIONAL 749287855243 60%

15. 15 2.2.2. IES ACHIEVEMENTS Table 7: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Hospitality Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC 683589426 72% FS 412293252 86% GP 300333230 69% KZN 804738426 58% LP 271389207 53% MP 291277184 66% NC 173305236 77% NW 329354204 58% WC 462940277 29% NATIONAL 3 7254 2182 442 58% Table 8: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC109495969673% FS1182107889383% GP80797089% KZN 120841833279% LP25234524370% MP33230919463% NC032429691% NW30638932584% WC44196424726% NATIONAL 4 8954 8653 29668%

16. 16 2.2.3. IES ACHIEVEMENTS Table 9: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Iron and Steel Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC 500 0 0% FS 3125 22 88% GP 1517159 80 50% KZN 1882379 246 65% LP 4146 23 50% MP 160209 169 81% NC 7844 21 48% NW 2740 0 0% WC 48841 0 0% NATIONAL 4 521903 388 43% Table 10: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Private Security Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC 130791506 64% FS 20183161 88% GP 80013231013 77% KZN 603189127 67% LP 791800 0% MP 5811378 69% NC 32139122 88% NW 103172150 87% WC 23091619 2% NATIONAL 205540062182 54%

17. 17 2.2.4. IES ACHIEVEMENTS Table 11: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Domestic Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC 327491330 67% FS 284460440 96% GP 12001110620 56% KZN 20117411398 80% LP 4891333957 72% MP 506601548 91% NC 471556537 97% NW 348550421 77% WC 2101000150 15% NATIONAL 405467324592 68% Table 12: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Chemical Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC5000% FS3122941% GP7201196050% KZN 821181 862 73% LP62150% MP15201995% NC4349500% NW127000% WC418000% NATIONAL 1 8381 439 489 34%

18. 18 2.2.5. IES ACHIEVEMENTS Table 13: Number of workplaces inspected (targeting problematic sectors) in Construction Sector Prov.)TargetActualNo. compliedCompliance Level EC 2050 0 0% FS 9175 59 79% GP 958834 142 17% KZN 105763 50 80% LP 113196 33 17% MP 255294 259 88% NC 063 51 81% NW 46298 53 54% WC 607267 0 0% NATIONAL 3 7481 890 869 46%

19. 19 2.2.6. IES ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 2. Percentage of labour complaints resolved within a specified number of days of receipt at Registration Services Settle 70% of received complaints within 14 days Of the 55 484 complaints received, 65% (35 884), against the target of 70%, settlement level was realised within 14 days Table 14: Complaints management Prov.TargetNumber receivedNumber settledSettlement rate (%) EC 70%4081238158% FS 70% 2876208673% GP 70% 226491525867% KZN 70% 5746437076% LP 70% 4366223351% MP 70% 6416491977% NC 70% 139794167% NW 70% 2684146455% WC 70% 4332223252% NATIONAL 70% 55 48435 88465%

20. 20 2.2.7. IES ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 5: Strengthening Social Protection KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. 200 workplaces inspected in WC (100) and KZN (100) to reduce exposure, to silica dust, by 2% 200 workplaces inspected 63 (all in the Western Cape) workplaces were inspected 2. Percentage reduction in noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in the Iron and Steel industry Conduct base line study on the extent of noise induced hearing loss in the Iron and Steel Industry Research in progress 3. OHS Act repealed and its regulations amended Complete the consultation process OHS Bill finalised and promulgated Submit the Bill to Cabinet and Nedlac Currently the OHS Act has been referred to state legal advisors

21. 21 2.3. Program 3: Public Employment Services (PES) Achievements OUTCOME 4: Improve the quality and accessibility of labour market services to contribute to decent employment through inclusive economic growth DoL Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to decent employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. Employment Services Legislation, regulations and guidelines in place Employment Services Act, regulations and guidelines in place (Private Employment Agencies and Career Guidance) ES Bill currently in Parliament 2. Increase Number of work seeker registered in different categories 450 000 reporting work-seekers registered on the system A total of 427 349 work-seekers was registered on the system. Table 1: Job-seekers Registered on the system Prov.Target as at 31 Dec 2012Actual Number Registered as at 31 Dec 2012Variance EC 44250502485998 FS27375301762801 GP6125010864547395 KZN712508308611836 LP240004363919639 MP27375364639088 NC1387512608-1267 NW2400014548-9452 WC44250479363686 NATIONAL33762542734989724

22. 22 2.3.1. PES ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: Improve the quality and accessibility of labour market services to contribute to decent employment through inclusive economic growth DoL Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to decent employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 3. Percentage of work-seekers registered on the system provided with career counselling and employability enhancement 60% of work-seekers registering on the system are profiled within 60 days of registration 94% (196 438 of 207 950 ) of work- seekers against a target of 60% of 450000 was profiled within 60 days of registration. Table 2: Job-seekers Registered on the system assessed and profiled Prov. Actual Registered Target to have been Profiled by 31 Dec 2012Actual Number Profiled% Profiled EC 502482205022508102% FS 30176200251799490% GP 1086455180056584109% KZN 830862002527494137% LP 43639220501932388% MP 36463220501881385% NC 1260815975530733% NW 1454820025937647% WC 479361395019039136% NATIONAL 427 349207 950196 43894%

23. 23 2.3.2. PES ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: Improve the quality and accessibility of labour market services to contribute to decent employment through inclusive economic growth DoL Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to decent employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 4. Increase number of work-seekers placed/referred to opportunities and other services 18 000 work-seekers placed; 72 000 work-seekers referred A total of 10 429 (79% of the target) work-seekers was placed; and a total of 278 998 (517% of the target) was referred. Table 3: Job-seekers placed/referred to opportunities Prov. Target to have been placed by 31 Dec 2012Actual placed Target to have been referred by 31 Dec 2012Actual referred EC 21451258858025061 FS 1065512426020700 GP 220032271011590547 KZN 20101158804074013 LP 1470597588041543 MP 1335202153407742 NC 66056137202378 NW 93059526405865 WC 1335500534011149 NATIONAL 13 15010 429 53 915278 998

24. 24 2.3.3. PES ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: Improve the quality and accessibility of labour market services to contribute to decent employment through inclusive economic growth DoL Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to decent employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 5. Increase number of employers registering vacancies on ESSA per annum Increase from 2000 to 3000 companies register vacancies on ESSA by end of March 2013 1 924 companies registered vacancies on ESSA Table 4: Employers registering vacancies on ESSA Prov. Expected target to register as at 31 Dec 2012Actual RegisteredVariance EC6711245 FS6013878 GP143551408 KZN12017050 LP82251169 MP75196121 NC 3811779 NW 5313077 WC 113259146 NATIONAL 7511 9241173

25. 25 2.4. Program 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations (LP&IR) Achievements OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 2: Promote Equity in the Labour Market KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. BCEA amended NEDLAC engagement finalized on the EEA Amendments by November 2012 NEDLAC engagements on EE Amendment Bill finalized in July 2012. Bill approved by Cabinet in September 2012 for tabling in Parliament. 2. Code of Good Practice and Technical Assistance guidelines on HIV and AIDS reviewed and Amended and amended HIV and AIDS Code and technical assistance guidelines amended by June 2012 HIV & Code gazetted on 15 June 2012 HIV TAG amendments signed off on 27 June 2012 by CEE. 14 EE awareness workshops conducted in all provinces to publicise the HIV & AIDS Code & TAGs and promote 2012 EE Online reporting. 3. Income Differentials assessed to determine race and gender disparities in Salaries 30 Income Differentials assessed to determine race and gender disparities in salaries by March 2013 30 Income differentials assessed and DG Recommendations issued and EE Plans incorporating AA measures to address Income Differentials approved by DG for implementation.

26. 26 2.4.1. LP & IR ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. Review existing sectoral determinations Publish an amended SD with minimum wages for one sector by June 2012. An amended Hospitality SD published in GG No 35460 on the 22/06/12. An amended Private Security SD published in GG No 35646 on the 31/08/12. An amended Taxi Sector SD published in GG No 35462 on the 22/6/12 and currently conducting information sessions on the research report. An amended Civil Engineering SD published in GG No 35658 on the 4/9/12.

27. 27 2.4.2. LP&IR ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 2. Investigate new areas for setting sectoral determinations Investigate possibility of sectoral determinations for 2 new sectors Report on the investigation into the Private Security Medical Aid has been finalised and submitted to the ECC for its deliberations. 3. Civil society strengthened10 civil society organisations involved in the world of work funded FEDUSA, NACTU, South African Labour Bulletin, DITSELA were visited.

28. 28 2.4.3. LP&IR ACHIEVEMENTS OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 6: Promoting Sound Labour Relations KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ANNUAL TARGETS PROGRESS 1. Extend collective agreements within 60 days Extend collective agreements within 60 days Extensions of 9 Bargaining Council agreements to non-parties promulgated. Average turnaround time was 62 days 2. Register new labour organisations within 90 days Decision to register new labour organizations taken within 90 days of receipt of competent applications 29 applications dealt with: 5 approved 24 refused Average turnaround time was 83 days

29. 3. CHALLENGES CONTRIBUTING TO NONE ACHIEVEMENT OF SOME INDICATORS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION 29 KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE AREA OF CONCERNREASON FOR MAJOR VARIANCE CORRECTIVE ACTION Contribute to employment creation Work-seekers placedLow skills level of registered work-seekers and insufficient opportunities Explore alternative schemes and aggressive marketing Existing PEAs registered No legislative enforcement mechanisms ES Bill has enforcement provision and penalties Learners with disabilities recruited for training to the SEF Centre of Excellence pilot project Insufficient funding and institution not accredited Review the programme Jobs saved Delays in UIF funding transfer Conclude an agreement with UIF Board Promote equity in the Labour Market NEDLAC engagement finalized on the EEA Amendments by November 2012 Delays in finalisation of Nedlac engagements on the EE Amendment Bill

30. 3.1. CHALLENGES FOR NONE ACHIEVEMENT OF SOME INDICATORS 30 KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE AREA OF CONCERN REASON FOR MAJOR VARIANCECORRECTIVE ACTION Protecting vulnerable workers Number of workplaces inspected to determine their compliance levels in terms of the relevant labour legislation Major variances: Problematic sectors:- Agriculture and Forestry (WC and KZN Reasons 1. Current developments in the farming sector impacted on inspections 2. Capacity and resource constraints in KZN Revitalizing the sectoral discussion forums in order to address sectoral issues BCEA amendedDelays in Parliamentary processes which result in the delay in implementation of the Act Requested Parliament to prioritise Strengthening Social Protection Number of workplaces audited to determine their compliance levels in terms of Occupational Health and Safety legislation Workplaces audited to determine their compliance levels in terms of Occupational Health and Safety legislation (Chemical and Agriculture and Forestry sectors) Reasons 1. Current developments in the farming sector impacted on inspections 2. Capacity and resource constraints in KZN Develop a structured training programme to build capacity in the inspectorate to deal with high risk sectors

31. 3.2 CHALLENGES FOR NONE ACHIEVEMENT OF SOME INDICATORS 31 KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE AREA OF CONCERNREASON FOR MAJOR VARIANCECORRECTIVE ACTION Promoting Sound Labour Relations Labour Relations Act Amended Delays in Parliamentary processes which result in the delay in implementation of the Act Requested Parliament to prioritise Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department Revised DoL Strategic Plan 2012-2017 and Annual Performance Plan 2013-2014 tabled to Parliament by February 2013 Inputs received from Branches are usually late and contain lots of errors The DoL to conduct the strategic planning session as early as May, involving all Branches

32. 4. DOL FINANCES Expenditure as at 31 st January 2013 Allocations for the MTEF period 2013/14 to 2015/16 32

33. 4. 1.1 THE DEPARTMENT’S EXPENDITURE 33 As at 31 January 2013, the Department had defrayed expenditure to the value of R1, 772 billion against its adjusted budget of R2, 139 billion. This represents an expenditure level of 82.8 % against a time expiration of 83%.

34. 34 4.1.2 EXPENDITURE PER MAIN DIVISION OF THE VOTE

35. 35 4.1. 3. EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

36. 4.2 MTEF Allocations 36

37. 37 4.2.1 MTEF Allocations

38. 5. DOL 2013/14 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN AND STRATEGIC PLAN 2013 - 2018 Branch Selected Indicators and Strategic Objectives 38

39. 5.1.1 SOME OF THE KEY CHALLENGES FACING THE DOL AND INTERVENTIONS 39 The first challenge facing us is unemployment and under ‐ employment. Interventions -Through the DoL’s contribution to Employment Creation Initiatives. -Amendment to current legislation. -Introduction of new legislation; e.g. ES Bill Establishing strategic partnerships for collaboration in creating and delivering value to citizens. The second challenge relates to the changing nature of work. Interventions - Amendment to current legislation; e.g. BCEA

40. 5.1.2 SOME OF THE KEY CHALLENGES FACING THE DOL AND INTERVENTIONS 40 The third challenge still facing us relates to inequalities and unfair discrimination in the workplace. Interventions -Amendments to current legislation; e.g. Employment Equity Act. -Through Sectoral Determinations. -Through the Employment Services System, the Inspection and Enforcement System and Integrated Client Database systems The fourth challenge relates to domestic as well as cross ‐ border labour migration. Interventions -Sectoral Determinations. -UIF for Domestic Sectors. -Labour Migration with Department of Home Affairs.

41. 5.1.3 SOME OF THE KEY CHALLENGES FACING THE DOL AND INTERVENTIONS 41 The fifth challenge relates to inadequate instruments for constant performance monitoring and evaluation of labour market policies and programmes to determine their impact on the economy. Interventions -Transforming and repositioning the Department at Head Office, provincial office and labour centre level for improved and effective service delivery and monitoring the impact of our interventions. -Ensuring that service delivery access point’s staff is empowered to deliver on the entire suite of the Department’s services. -Reconfiguring and repositioning our service delivery points and processes to improve service quality and responsiveness to citizens’ needs and expectations. -Developing a service delivery model and establishing a network of integrated service delivery points as close as possible to the people.

42. 5.2. KEY ASPECTS OF THE DOL ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2013/14 : Program 1: Administration 42 Strategic ObjectiveObjective Statement BaselinePerformance Indicator 1Organisational Strategic plan and Annual Performance Plan approved To manage and facilitate the development of organisational Strategic plan and Annual Performance Plan as per prescripts and guidelines 1 Strategic plan and 1 Annual Performance Plan 1.1 Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan approved and tabled as per prescribed timeframes 2Organisational performance monitored and evaluated against the approved Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan To manage and facilitate the development of organisational performance information reports 1 Annual report and 4 organisational performance information reports 2.1 Number of performance information reports approved within 60 days after quarter end/year end

43. 5.2.1. Program 1: Administration 43 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 3Service Delivery Improvement Plan approved as per prescribed timeframes To manage and facilitate the development of Service Delivery Improvement Plan 1 Service Delivery Improvement Plan 3.1 Submit reviewed and approved Service Delivery Improvement Plan to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) as per prescribed timeframes 4Annual audit plan, including ad hoc investigations executed Conduct a risk- based internal audit and timely reporting 88% (33 planned vs. 29 actuals) of final reports were issued as per timeframes indicated in the approved annual audit plan 4.1 Percentage of final reports issued as per timeframes indicated in the approved annual audit plan

44. 5.3 Program 2: Inspections and Enforcement Services 44 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 1. Ensure promotion of Employment Equity in the labour market Ensure transformation of the labour market by inspecting workplaces (JSE listed and designated employers) in order to achieve compliance with Employment Equity legislation 65 JSE workplaces inspected 218 Designated workplaces inspected 9 940 Procedural inspections conducted 1.1 Number of (a) Public Companies and (b) Private Companies reviewed for compliance with employment equity legislation per annum New IndicatorPercentage of non- compliant workplaces of those inspected dealt with in terms of the enforcement regime link to the EEA

45. 5.3. 1 Program 2: Inspections and Enforcement Services 45 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 2. Reduction in worker vulnerability through improved compliance and enforcement Ensure Decent Work principles are adhered to by reducing worker vulnerability through improved compliance and enforcement 172 300 workplaces inspected 2.1 Number of workplaces inspected per year to determine compliance levels 123 81 non- complying workplaces of those inspected were dealt with 2.2 Percentage of non- complying workplaces inspected dealt with in terms of the relevant labour legislation per year 4 seminars2.3 Number of advocacy and educational seminars conducted in identified sectors to enhance compliance with labour legislation per year

46. 5.4. Programme 3: Public Employment Services 46 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 1. Employment Services legislation, related regulations and guidelines in place Develop and implement Employment Services Legislation, regulations & guidelines New indicator1.1. Percentage of work completed on the Employment Services Bill and its regulations and guidelines 2.PES initiatives and interventions communicated through various media channels Communicate PES initiatives and interventions through various channels 4 National exhibitions on PES and 99 Provincial Advocacy campaigns were held 2.1. Number of PES Advocacy campaigns conducted 3.Work-seekers registered on the system Register work seekers on ESSA for opportunities 553 883 work seekers registered on ESSA 3.1. Number of work- seekers registered on ESSA system per year

47. 5.4.1. Programme 3: Public Employment Services 47 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 4. Registered Work- seekers provided with employment counselling, placement or referral, to registered opportunities & other services Provide career counselling and employability enhancement to work seekers 222 956 work seekers were provided with career information and counselling 4.1 Percentage of work- seekers registered provided with employment counselling Place and refer work seekers to opportunities 96 505 placed and referred 4.2 Number of work- seekers placed in registered employment opportunities 4.3 Number of work- seekers referred to registered opportunities 4.4 Number of work- seekers referred to other services

48. 5.5. Program 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations 48 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 1. Employment Equity in the labour market ensured Establish legislative framework to promote employment equity Employment Equity Act, 1998 1.1 Employment Equity Act (EEA) regulations amended in line with the amended Act. New Indicator1.2 Annual Employment Equity Report published and launched 58 of Income Differentials assessed 1.3 Number of Income Differentials assessed to determine race and gender disparities in salaries per year.

49. 5.5.1. Program 4: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations 49 Strategic ObjectiveObjective StatementBaselinePerformance Indicator 2. Basic Conditions of Employment in the labour market ensured Establish the legislative framework to establish basic conditions of employment Bill consulted and submitted to Parliament 2.1 BCEA regulations finalised in line with the amended Act by end of September. 1 Child labour programme every 5 years 2.2 One Child Labour Program of Action implemented 3 Sectoral determinations published for residual and emerging vulnerable workers Review existing sectoral determinations 6 Sectoral determinations 3.1 Number of existing Sectoral Determinations reviewed Investigate possibility of setting a Welfare sectoral determination 3.2 Number of new areas for setting sectoral determinations investigated 4Civil society organisations that protect vulnerable workers funded Monitor Civil Society Organisations functions 10 civil society organisations funded 4.1 Number of Civil society organizations involved in the world of work funded and monitored per year

50. 6. EXPECTATIONS FROM THE LABOUR PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE 50 Support the department’s Budget Vote Continue to monitor the performance of the Department and its entities Support the proposed Amendments to existing legislation and the new Bill tabled in Parliament Provide advice and guidance on any aspects relating to the Department as you deem it fit.

51. Thank You… 51