1. DoL STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON LABOUR 13 MARCH 2012 DoL STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON LABOUR 13 MARCH 2012 1

2. Table of Contents 1.Mandate 2.MTSF and Service Delivery Outcome specific to the DoL 3.Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance 4.Budget Allocations and Utilisation 2011-2012 (refer to presentation on budget) 5.Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 6.Key Challenges and Remedial Actions 7.Expectations from the Portfolio Committee 2

3. 1. Mandate Vision The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation and Decent Work. Mission Regulate the South African 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. 3

4. 2. 2. MTSF AND SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES SPECIFIC TO THE DOL In this report, the Department reflects on its contribution to year three (April-Dec 2012) of the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2011-2016 with a focus on the following Government service delivery outcomes: Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth, and two other outcomes; Outcome 11. Create a better South Africa and contribute to a better and safer Africa and World; and Outcome 12: An efficient, effective and development orientated public service and an empowered and inclusive citizenship. 4

5. 2. MTSF and Service Delivery Outcome aligned to the DoL strategic objectives SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS The Department STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic growth Outputs: 4.1 Making our growth more labour absorbing 4.2. Reducing youth unemployment 4.3. Raising our international competitiveness 4.4. Analysing the cost structure of the SA economy 4.5. Reviewing support for small business 4.6. Expanding our Public Works Programme 1: Contribution to employment creation 2: Promote equity in the labour market 3: Protecting vulnerable workers 5: Strengthening social protection 6: Promoting sound labour relations 7: Monitoring the impact of legislation 11: Creating a better South Africa and contributing to a better and safer Africa in a better world. 4: Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations 12: An efficient, effective and development orientated public service and an empowered and inclusive citizenship Output: 12.1 Service delivery quality and access 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 5

6. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12 Strategic oriented goals of the Department Implementation of Decent Work Country Programme Rebuilding the Public Employment Services. Promote a policy environment to provide public employment services which will enable government to maintain a database of job seekers and job opportunities, as well as matching and placement of job seekers. Strengthening of Department of Labour inspectorate. Promote decent work and address vulnerability in the labour market through effective monitoring and enforcing compliance with legislation. Strengthening social security including reintegration of workers into the labour market and restructuring the Sheltered Employment Factories Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department 6

7. 3. Ke 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 1. Employment Services (ES) Policy, related regulations and guidelines in place Employment Services Bill finalised by 2011. Regulations developed ES Bill approved and published for comments. Bill currently at NEDLAC for discussion with stakeholders. 2. Number of job- seekers Registered on the system assessed and profiled 50% job-seekers registering on the system are assessed and profiled within 60 days of Registration 139 428 (35%) of the 403 482 job seekers registered on the system were assessed and profiled 3. Number of job-seekers placed/referred to opportunities 450 000 job-seekers placed/referred to opportunities 64 798 referred/placed into opportunities 7

8. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance: Provincial Breakdown Table 1: Job-seekers Registered on the system assessed and profiled Prov.Target Actual Assessed & ProfiledDeviance EC 4500011009 33991 FS 3300010437 22563 GP 6000036601 23399 KZN 3900024036 14964 LP 270009481 17519 MP 3000022319 7681 NC 180002666 15334 NW 2400010946 13054 WC 2400011888 12112 NATIONAL 300000 139428 (35%) -160572 8

9. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and performance Table 2: Job-seekers placed/referred to opportunities Prov.TargetReferred/placedDeviance EC 6750010437 57063 FS 495004754 44746 GP 9000013212 76788 KZN 585004382 54118 LP 405006446 34054 MP 450006175 38825 NC 270002596 24404 NW 360009646 26354 WC 360007150 28850 NATIONAL 45000064798 385202 9

10. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 4. Number of SMME managers assisted to manage matters related to intellectual property 3 0002074 Managers trained 5. Percentage of total mandated Social Responsible Investment invested 70% of the mandated Social Responsibility Investment invested by March 2012 A R2 billion 5-year private placement bond was issued by the IDC, and in turn subscribed by the UIF.(Loaned to other entities for infrastructure projects and job creation initiatives In December 2011 the second and third bonds, amounting to an additional R1.5 billion were approved As at 31 December 2011, estimated jobs to be created will amount to 12,431 and an estimated 13,878 jobs to be saved. 10

11. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 5. Percentage of total mandated Social Responsible Investment invested (cont) Number of companies and workers assisted through the Training Lay- off Scheme (TLS) The UIF signed funding agreements to the value of R75 million with R41.9 million paid in 2010/11 to the various training and Social Plan funding schemes based on their withdrawal conditions. 6. Number of companies assisted to facilitate constructive dialogue between social partners, managers and workers, to improve productivity, per annum 120 companies 129 Companies assisted to facilitate constructive dialogue 11

12. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 7. Number of applications from companies in distressed sectors processed 30 Applications processed within 30 working days from application 14 applications received and processed within 30 working days 8. Number of workers in companies in distressed sectors provided with assistance 9 000 workers in companies in distressed sectors provided with assistance R 54 003 118 was paid out as at December 2011, benefitting 5 543 workers The TLS guidelines have been revised in order to increase the uptake/participation of companies 9. Number of jobs saved through social plan intervention 20 0004 816 jobs saved 12

13. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 10. Approved policy and legal framework for Service Products factories SEF Legal status and business case finalised Legal provision for SEF establishment is contained in the ES Bill currently at NEDLAC. MoA signed with NT to appoint service provider to undertake SEF 2 nd phase Business Case 11. Increased sales of goods from Service Products leading to more intake of people with disabilities into SEF 30% in sales leading to 500 more people with disabilities employed in SEF subject to Government departments placing 30% of their orders from SEF Sales increased by 15,43 % during Q3 (Oct – Nov ) – R12,682,417 No additional factory workers employed 22% increase year on year 12. Number of people with disabilities/ex-combatants and Compensation Fund beneficiaries assisted with skills for employment in the SEF 600 learners with disabilities recruited for training to the SEF Centre of Excellence pilot project, for the year 2011 - 12 None 13

14. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 1: Contribution to employment creation KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 13. Number of people from designated groups placed in training and income generating opportunities- Youth, Women, PWD 100 000 Youth 50 000 Women 1 000 PWD 19 197 Youth 11276 Women 527 PWD 14

15. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 3: Number of Youth Referred Prov.TargetActualDeviance EC 15000 428210718 FS 11000 43646636 GP 20000 178018220 KZN 13000 104311957 LP 9000 20766924 MP 10000 14568544 NC 6000 15174483 NW 8000 20145986 WC 8000 16106390 NATIONAL 100000 1919780803 15

16. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 4: Number of Women Referred Prov.TargetActualDeviance EC 7500 27454755 FS 5500 26252875 GP 10 000 12838717 KZN 6500 4406060 LP 4500 10344060 MP 5000 4404560 NC 3000 2812717 NW 4000 11822818 WC 4000 12252775 NATIONAL 50 000 11276-38724 16

17. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 5: Number of People with Disability Referred Prov.TargetActualDeviance EC 152 7145 FS 108 5949 GP 200 211+11 KZN 128 5123 LP 92 1-91 MP 100 496 NC 60 0 NW 80 1169 WC 80 229+149 NATIONAL 1000 527473 17

18. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 2: Promote Equity in the Labour Market KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 1. Employment Equity Act (EEA) and its Regulations Amended Amended EEA promulgated Government proposals on the EEA theme have been submitted to Nedlac 2. Inspect JSE listed companies and ordinary designated employers to achieve 80% compliance with EE legislation 10 000 workplaces inspected JSE (60 ) Designated (140) Procedural (9 800) 40 JSE listed companies 124 Designated employers 11 417 companies were inspected procedurally and 72% compliance level achieved. 3. Code of Good Practice and Technical Assistance guidelines on HIV and AIDS reviewed and Amended HIV and AIDS Code and Technical assistance Guidelines amended All comments received during the road shows were consolidated, Changes and additions were effected on the revised draft Code in preparation for discussions at NEDLAC. 4. Income Differentials assessed to determine race and gender disparities in salaries 60  Gathered information of 15 companies on Income Differential Assessment.  Followed up with 15 companies to verify and gather additional information. 18

19. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 7: Number JSE listed companies inspected Prov.)TargetActualDeviance EC 620 563 -57 FS 2 15 13 GP 1818 1714- 104 KZN 549 754 205 LP 5 14 9 MP 180 171 114 NC 104 93 19 NW 707 464 -243 WC 393296-97 NATIONAL 42164084-132 19

20. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 9: JSE listed companies inspections Prov Target# comp reviewed # recomm made # Compl% compl JSEDESJSEDESJSEDESJSEDESJSEDES GP7251320220000 KZN6300100 00030 EC6235205145610070 WC4194104 0000 FS10570700000 LP510111411304029 NW4160100 0000 NC12469400000 MP686196180000 TOTAL60140401242797510-- 20

21. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 1. BCEA amended Amended BCEA promulgated Negotiations on theme 4 dealing with Compliance and enforcement has been concluded 2. Review existing sectoral determination Taxi, Contract Cleaning, Domestic, Farm and Forestry Research currently in progress in case of Taxi Contract Cleaning amendment notice published in Government Gazette Domestic worker amendment notice published in Government Gazette, Ministerial submission forwarded to Minister in case of Farming and Forestry 3. Civil society strengthened8 Civil society organisations involved in the world of work funded The following Civil Society Organisations received their 2nd tranches: DITSELA, Workers College Natal, SA Labour Bulletin and Sicelukukhanya Home Based Care(KZN) 21

22. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 3: Protecting Vulnerable Workers KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 4. Inspect 130 000 workplaces to achieve 80% compliance rate 130 000 inspections with 80% compliance rate 59 601 routine inspections were conducted and 74% compliance achieved. 5. Settle at least 70% of received labour related complaints within 14 days at Registration Services Settle 70% of received complaints within 14 days 98 910 labour related complaints were received and 79 440 (80%) settled within 14 days. 22

23. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 6: Number of Routine inspections conducted and compliance level thereof Prov.)TargetActualDeviance Number complied Compliance level (%) EC 1478219186 -4404 1664387 FS 1436512677 1688 875169 GP 71237251 -128 552676 KZN 244497 -253 24148 LP 77934055 3738 372992 MP 46864932 -246 264754 NC 45724943 -371 417084 NW 16441992 -348 157879 WC 49865149 -163 4271 83 NATIONAL 52402596014655374% 23

24. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance – continues (Provincial Breakdown) Table 8: Complaints management Prov.Number receivedNumber settledSettlement rate EC5775430775 % FS7737668488% GP540384572584% KZN4202267764% LP4835112924% MP106911027996% NC2492164164% NW4047357288% WC5093342667% NATIONAL989107944080 24

25. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 5: Strengthening Social Protection KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 1. Conduct inspections in the identified industries exposing workers to silica dust 200 workplaces inspected in order to reduce exposure by at least 2% Gauteng Province 96 inspections conducted (all in Gauteng) 2. Repealing the OHS Act OHS Bill Developed and enacted into law In Progress – Consultation on the Bill undertaken with relevant Departments. Bill to be submitted to Cabinet by August 2012. 3. Reduce incidents in the following high risk sectors by conducting audits, do blitzes and hold 1 seminar per year: - Iron and Steel, - Construction, - Chemical and - Agriculture/forestry) Establish a baseline by conducing at least: - 20 audits per sector - Blitz per sector - 1 seminar per year National Roving Team conducted 273 audits and 61 follow-ups 25

26. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues OUTCOME 4: DECENT EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Strategic Objective 6: Promoting Sound Labour Relations KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TARGETSPROGRESS 1. Extend collective agreements within 90 days 18 collective agreements published within 60 days of receipt 7 Collective Agreements were published 2 were for renewal; and extension of period of operation. 5 extension of collective agreements to non-parties. 2. Decision to register new labour organisations taken within 90 days 90 Dealt with 45 applications for registration of labour organisations  5 approved (4 trade unions & 1 employer’s org)  37 rejected  3 Cancelled 26

27. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues 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 TARGETSPROGRESS 1. Percentage of vacancy rate reduced with a specified period of time Vacancy rate reduced to below 8% by 31 March 2012 Vacancy rate as at 31 December 2011 was 7.17% 2. Percentage of women, youth and people with disability (PwD) employed in line with the EE Plan 34% women employed in Senior Management Service (SMS), 43% youth and 3% people with disability (PwD) employed in the Department by 31 March 2012 37.5% Women are employed in SMS as at 31 December 2011 39.8 % of Youth are employed as at 31 December 2011 2.6 % of People with Disabilities are employed as at 31 December 2011 27

28. 3. Key Aspects of the DoL Strategic Plan 2011/12, Targets and Performance - continues 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 TARGETSPROGRESS 3. % of customer complaints attended to within 14 days of Receipt 90% within 14 days 5334 calls received as at 31 December 2011. 5225 (97%) have been resolved. 4. Number of service delivery points accessible in line with geographic norms and standards Develop geographic norms and standards as well as an implementation plan Database on the catchment areas, geographical distribution of the Economically Active Population and estimated traveling distances from individual household to DoL SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS E.G. LC points, is available. The information could, however, not be plotted on the map due to unavailability/lack of access to the GIS system. Submission prepared for external assistance. HSRC has been engaged. 28

29. 5. Key Aspects of the Strategic Plan 2012/13

30. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 1: Contribute to employment creation OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 1.1 Employment Services legislation, regulations, and guidelines developed,implemented and monitored. Employment services legislation, related regulations and guidelines in place by end of March 2013 Finalisation of discussion of the Employment Services Bill at NEDLAC 1.2 Effective Registration and Placement Services provided Increase number of job-seekers registered on the system, assessed and profiled into different categories Adequate human and IT resources Policy and legislation for employers to register opportunities with the Department Increase number of job-seekers placed/referred to opportunities (employment, learning and self- employment Number of workers in companies in distressed sectors provided with assistance Number of people from designated groups placed in training and income generating opportunities - Youth, Women and PWD Increased participation in EPWP through amending conditions of employment 30

31. Service Delivery Outcome 4 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 1: Contribute to decent employment creation OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 1.3 Special employment opportunities provided to eligible people with disabilities from all racial groups Approved policy and legal framework for Service Products factories Policy and legal framework for Sheltered Employment Factories. Rehabilitation and reintegration policy Increased sales of goods from Service Products leading to more intake of people with disabilities into SEF Number of people with disabilities/ ex- combatants and Compensation Fund beneficiaries assisted with skills for employment in the SEF Number of workers injured or affected by occupational diseases rehabilitated and reintegrated into the labour market. 31

32. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 1: Contribute to decent employment creation OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 1.4 Jobs saved in distressed companies Number of job opportunities at risk of being lost, saved through productivity improvement interventions. Companies submitting agreed Training Lay-off scheme applications Capacity to process applications enhanced between DHET, DOL and CCMA Increased participation and cooperation by all stakeholders Number of jobs saved from possible large scale retrenchments through the CCMA (LRA Section 189 (A)) intervention Number of enterprises facing risk of closure and jobs at risk of being lost saved through social plan interventions 1.5 Products and services of assisted companies are world class and competitive Number of companies whose productivity improves Productivity SA assistance. 32

33. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 1: Contribute to decent employment creation OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 1.6 Capacitated SMMEs contribute to sustainable employment creation Number of jobs created by SMMEs benefiting from the worker cooperatives support strategy Procurement plan targeting SMMEs Capacity to track opportunities created through UIF/CF investments Number of SMME managers trained & assisted to manage matters related to intellectual property Number of job opportunities created in programmes and labour absorbing sectors through UIF/CF mandated Social Responsible Investment funds, Increased employment creation in SMMEs through local procurement 33

34. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 2: Promote equity in the labour market OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 2.1 Employment Equity implementation and enforcement mechanisms strengthened Employment Equity Act (EEA) and its regulations amended and monitor and evaluate the substantive progress of the implementation of the Act. Finalisation of discussion of the Amendments to the Employment Equity Bill at NEDLAC Adequate number of specialist human resources Percentage of EE designated employers complying with their EE Plans to reflect the demographics of the country in all occupational categories or levels Reduced gap on income disparities along racial and gender lines to eliminate unfair discrimination in salaries Code of good practice and Technical Assistance Guidelines on HIV and AIDS Reviewed and amended 34

35. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 Strategic Objective 3: Protecting vulnerable workers OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 3.1 Improved capacity to monitor and enforce compliance with labour legislation BCEA amended and monitor and evaluate the substantive progress of the implementation of the Act. Finalisation of the Discussion on the BCEA amendments at NEDLAC Capacitation of Provincial offices and Labour centres staff Adequate number of human resources and Case Management System Number of sector specific education and advocacy programs implemented to improve compliance in sectors targeting vulnerable workers Number of Civil Society Organisations that protect vulnerable workers strengthened and supported financially Percentage of workplaces inspected and audited (targeting vulnerable sectors - private security, agriculture, forestry, hospitality, and domestic workers) complying with labour legislation within 90 days of inspection 35

36. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 3: Protecting vulnerable workers OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 3.1 Improved capacity to monitor and enforce compliance with labour legislation (cont) Percentage of labour complaints resolved within a specified number of days of receipt at Registration Services Capacity to implement and measure impact of sectoral determinations enhanced 3.2 Sectoral determinations published for residual and emerging vulnerable workers Increase number of vulnerable workers benefiting from sectoral determinations on appropriate minimum wages and conditions of employment Sectoral determinations extended to cover more vulnerable sectors Improve the status of vulnerable workers by investigating the feasibility of establishing a medical aid scheme for the private security sector 36

37. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 3: Protecting vulnerable workers OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 3.2 Sectoral determinations published for residual and emerging vulnerable workers (cont) Establishing provident funds for the domestic worker and farm worker sectors to bring them in line with other sectors. Baseline study to determine feasibility 3.3 Small Business Determination reviewed Amend Ministerial determination and monitor implementation 37

38. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 5: Strengthening social protection OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 5.1 Health and Safety implementation and enforcement mechanisms strengthened OHS Bill and its regulations repealed and implementation monitored Inadequate number of specialist inspectors and lack of Case Management System Percentage reduction in noise induced hearing loss in the Iron and Steel Industry. Percentage reduction of overexposure of workers to silica dust targeting workplaces in the following industries: foundries, ceramics, sandstone, construction, refractories and sandblasting. Percentage reduction in incidents and injuries in the 4 high risk sectors (iron and steel, construction, chemicals, and agriculture and forestry). Number of education and advocacy sessions conducted focusing on the high risk sectors identified to improve compliance with the legislation 38

39. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objectives 6: Promoting sound labour relations OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 6.1 Manage the implementation of the Labour Relations Act, 1995. Collective agreements extended and labour organization applications and cancellations dealt with within 90 days of receipt of request Capacity to determine impact on small enterprises Monitor performance of CCMA against its strategic objectives 6.2 Strengthen social dialogue Monitor performance of NEDLAC against its strategic objectives 39

40. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 4 Strategic Objective 7: Monitoring the impact of legislation OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 7.1 Changing labour market trends will be detected, reported and implications for the Department’s interventions explored Reports produced on key labour market trends Research capacity enhanced 40

41. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 11 Strategic Objectives 4: Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 4.1 Participation in the ILO Governing Body and the International Labour Conference (ILC) ensured. Advocate South Africa’s position at the ILO Meetings. Consolidated country position on key strategic issues Ensure compliance with the ILO’s constitutional requirements in terms of Article 19 and 22 of the Constitution of the ILO 4.2 Participation in the African Union Labour and Social Affairs Commission ARLAC and the SADC Employment and Labour Sector (ELS) ensured Advocate South Africa’s position at the African Regional Labour Administration (ARLAC) Governing Council Advocate South Africa’s position on the Agenda of the AULSAC 41

42. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 11 Strategic Objectives 4: Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 4.3 Participation in the African Union Labour and Social Affairs Commission ARLAC and the SADC Employment and Labour Sector (ELS) ensured (cont) Advocate South Africa’s position on the Agenda of SADC-ELS Consolidated country position on key strategic issues 4.4 Implement South Africa’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) Projects in priority output areas identified, agreed on with social partners, implemented and reported on Consolidated country position on key strategic issues 42

43. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 12 Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 8.1 Improve organisational performance Fully functional Performance Management system implemented to comply 100% with prescripts IT enabled Performance Management System 8.2 Improve service delivery access and quality Department’s service delivery points and facilities accessible in line with the geographic access norms Infrastructure and financial resources Determine accurate baseline of waiting time in queues and service turn-around time Management information system Improved turn-around time and responsive time at service points 43

44. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 12 Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ENABLERS 8.2 Improve service delivery access and quality (cont) Conduct service user satisfaction surveys to consult and get feedback from service beneficiaries bi-annually Case Management System 8.3 Communication plan/strategy implemented Promote the products produced at the sheltered employment factories Comprehensive Communication strategy To promote Departmental services and programmes Communication campaign profiling legislative amendments conducted 44

45. 5. Key Aspects of Strategic Plan 2012/13 SERVICE DELIVERY OUTCOME 12 Strategic Objective 8: Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department OUTPUTSKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Key Service Delivery Challenges 8.4 Human Resources Plan implemented % of women, youth and people with disability (PwD) employed in line with the EE Plan Only fully funded posts retained on the establishment Fill all Vacant posts within a specified period 8.5 Information Communication Technology Strategy developed and implemented % implementation of the new ICT strategy ICT governance capacity enhanced Exit and services transfer plan implemented 8.6 Improved SCM and procurement % of payments effected within 30 days of receipt of invoice 45

46. Planned policy initiatives a)Amendment of the Unemployment Insurance Act No. 63 of 2001. These changes relate to improvements of benefits and administrative changes regarding submission of information by employers to the Fund. b)Promulgate the Employment Services Act. Employment Services Act, Regulations & Guidelines developed & implemented. c)Amendment of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act: Develop a rehabilitation, re-integration and return-to-work policy for injured and diseased workers to ensure integration with other South African Policies and Programmes. d)Repealing of the OHS Act, 85 of 1993. This relates to repealed the OHSA in order to ensure that: – Employers develop and implement a health and safety management system – Penalties issued to employers are increased – Inspectors are enabled to issues prescribed fines on the spot e)Amendment of the Employment Equity Act f) Amendment of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act g) Amendment of the Labour Relations Act 46

47. 6. Key Challenges and Remedial Actions KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE REASON FOR MAJOR VARIANCECORRECTIVE ACTION Contribute to employment creation Policy and Regulatory Gap - NEDLAC processes not yet finalised Inadequate human and IT Resources to register and profile job seekers Some work seekers not honouring appointments for assessment and profiling Insufficient education and skills levels of registered candidates to fill reported job opportunities Planned Social Plan projects started later than expected due to delays in finalized agreements Finalise ES Bill Resources capacity Improved IT systems Promote equity in the labour market Policy and Regulatory Gap - NEDLAC processes not yet finalised Delays at NEDLAC to finalise the amendments to the HIV and AIDS Code and Technical Assistance Guidelines Insufficient information submitted by Companies and inability to gather electronic information on companies due to delays in delivering the DG Review System by the service provider Introduce and enforce legislations Protecting vulnerable workersOrganisational capabilities/competencesCapacitate resources 47

48. 6. Key Challenges and Remedial Actions KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE REASON FOR MAJOR VARIANCECORRECTIVE ACTION Strengthening social protection Organisational capabilities/competencesCapacitate resources and ensure improved planning Strengthening multilateral and bilateral relations External circumstances resulting in lack of commitments from other countriesContinuous workshops and follow-ups Strengthening the institutional capacity of the Department Organisational capabilities/competences and infrastructureCapacity building 48

49. 7. Expectations from the Portfolio Committee Support the Department when tabling the budget vote. Support the Department on legislative amendments Support the Department in collaborative work with other Departments on a ‘committee-to-committee’. 49

50. Thank you 50