VOTE 27: LABOUR A PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE 8 MAY 2001 DIRECTOR-GENERAL: ADV RAMS RAMASHIA
CONTENTS ANNUAL REPORT: 2000 KEY PROJECTS: 2001/2002 BUDGET: 2001/2002
ANNUAL REPORT 2000
BRANCHES The Department of Labour consists of two main branches namely: Ø Labour Policy and Labour Market Programmes and Ø Internal Management and Operations 4
LABOUR POLICY AND LABOUR MARKET PROGRAMMES Ø Ø Ø Employment and Skills Development Services Unemployment Insurance Fund Labour Relations Labour Market Policy International Labour Relations 5
EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (ESDS) Key functions Ø Develop, promote and regulate the skills development strategy Ø Implement the skills development strategy in partnership with SETA’s and provincial offices of the Do. L 6
ESDS (1) Commitment: Develop, promote and regulate the skills development strategy Achievements: • National Skills Development Strategy developed after extensive consultation. • NSDS Conference held, 2 000 attended the conference, 14 000 visited the exhibitions 7
ESDS (2) Commitment: To implement the Skills Development Strategy Achievements: Established 25 Sector Education and • Training Authorities (SETA’s) • Abolished the 33 Industry Training Boards • Major capacity building initiatives undertaken to support SETA establishment. 8
ESDS (3) Achievements: • Collection of Skills Development Levies, by SARS, from employers, from April 2000. • Provincial Skills Development Forums established as focal point for coordinating skills development in provinces • Incorporated NSDS into Government’s HRD Strategy 9
ESDS (4) Commitment: To research and analyse the labour market in order to determine skills development needs. Achievements: • 25 draft Sector Skills Plans delivered in September • 24 Sector Skills Plans approved in March • 10 Provincial Skills Plans completed. • National skills context document published 10
ESDS (5) Achievements: • Comparative research into strategic planning and methodologies for monitoring and evaluation was commissioned and has been completed. • Research papers were commissioned and completed in respect of unemployment, the structure of the economy and skills demands over the past 20 years • Research on domestic workers and their employers completed. 11
ESDS (6) Achievements: • Learnership regulations prepared • Learnership support services in place • SETAs commenced major learnership development processes (500 new titles proposed and 100 new programmes under detailed development) • 4 SETAs and 2 professional bodies accredited as ETQAs by SAQA to quality assure learners in learnerships. 12
ESDS (7) Achievements: • A model was developed for rendering employment support programmes to the unemployed, including tools, leading to placement in either the formal or informal sector. • A culture-fair psychometric assessment instrument had been acquired and was piloted for Daimler Chrysler - a total of 3 000 persons were assessed, from which 880 were selected and correctly placed 13
ESDS (8) Achievements: • An employment support programme for the youth was piloted in Mpumalanga for which the support of stakeholders such as Working for Water, Eskom and the Netherlands technical support team were secured • Retrenchment support teams were established in all the provinces to provide counseling to retrenchees, motivating them to job-hunt again. 14
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND (UIF) Key functions Ø Provide for the payment of benefits in terms of the Unemployment Insurance Act of 1966. 15
Unemployment Insurance Fund (1) Commitment: To develop, draft and submit revised legislation in respect of Unemployment Insurance. Achievements: • Legislative and regulatory changes have been drafted aimed at: – Strengthening the administration of the Fund – Targeting benefits more effectively at the poor 16
Unemployment Insurance Fund (2) Achievements: – Co-ordination with social security initiatives – Extending the coverage of the scheme • The UIF Bill is currently in the parliamentary process 17
Unemployment Insurance Fund (3) Commitment: To improve financial management of the Fund Achievements: • Implementation of an information technology system aimed at the following, has commenced: – Increased speed of service delivery 18
Unemployment Insurance Fund (4) Achievements: – Increased monitoring of compliance – Increased contribution collection and benefit payments through electronic means – Increased ability to detect fraud. 19
LABOUR MARKET POLICY Key functions Ø Perform research and develop labour policies Ø Provide national statistical information on the labour market v Included in this programme’s allocation is a provision for contribution to the National Productivity Institute (NPI) 20
Labour Market Policy (1) Commitment: To consolidate, analyse and disseminate labour market information Achievements: • The following documents were prepared. – 1999 Industrial Action Annual Report – Quarterly Bulletin of Unemployment Insurance Beneficiaries 21
Labour Market Policy (2) Achievements: – Employment Trends in South Africa 1990 to 1996 – Mean and Minimum Wages in South Africa. – The impact of HIV/AIDS on the labour market – Bulletin of Economic Indicators. 22
Labour Market Policy (3) Commitment: To further enhance the capabilities of the programme and the provincial office structures Achievements: • Established Labour Market Information, Statistics and Planning units at the provincial offices • Capacity building initiatives were arranged in the form of workshops and training seminars 23
LABOUR RELATIONS Key functions Ø Establish equitable and peaceful labour relations and working environment. Ø Acts administered by the programme include: v v v Labour Relations Act (1995) Basic Conditions of Employment Act (1997) Employment Equity Act (1998) 24
LABOUR RELATIONS (1) Commitment: To amend the BCEA, LRA and Insolvency Act. Achievements: • Amendments to legislation were drafted in order to: – Improve the application of the laws – address unintended consequences of some provisions of the laws 25
LABOUR RELATIONS (2) Achievements: – Ensure the effective alignment of the laws with the changing labour market environment • Comments received from 54 organisations and individuals on these amendments • Negotiations on proposed amendments initiated at NEDLAC 26
LABOUR RELATIONS (3) Commitment: To effectively implement the Employment Equity Act. Achievements: • Regulations to the Employment Equity Act amended as follows: – Simplified EE reporting form for employers with less than 150 workers – Simplified Income Differential Statement for employers with less than 150 workers 27
LABOUR RELATIONS (4) Achievements: Publication of the Employment Equity • Register • Help line number introduced (0860101018) • International cooperation secured • Act popularised through engaging in visible campaigns. 28
LABOUR RELATIONS (5) Commitment: To develop a code of good practice on HIV/AIDS and employment Achievements: • Draft code of good practice on key aspects of HIV/AIDS and employment was released • Code finally promulgated on World Aids Day, 1 December 2000 29
LABOUR RELATIONS (6) Commitment: To publish Sectoral and Ministerial Determinations. Achievements: • Sectoral determinations was published in terms of the contract cleaning, private security and clothing and knitting sectors during 2000 30
LABOUR RELATIONS (7) Achievements: • Investigations, consultations and information sessions conducted in respect of various sectors • Applications for Ministerial Determinations in respect of the BCEA received and processed. 31
LABOUR RELATIONS (8) Commitment: To manage the collective bargaining process Achievements: • 80 collective agreements published • Agency Shop provision approved in the Clothing Industry Bargaining council • 5 286 exemptions from the provisions of bargaining council agreements granted 32
LABOUR RELATIONS (9) Achievements: • 16 808 disputes referred to bargaining councils • Certificates of accreditation for 21 bargaining councils published 33
LABOUR RELATIONS (10) Achievements: • Bargaining Council Strategy Committee established • Bargaining Council Consultative Forum held during November 2000 34
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Key functions • Promotion of labour rights and minimum standards internationally. • Consolidate South Africa’s interest in the international arena. 35
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (1) Commitment: To access international expertise and resources to ensure the successful implementation of the South African labour market programme. Achievements: Continued resource mobilisation to assist implementation of programmes. 36
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2) Commitment: To execute the line function responsibility concerning labour, employment and related social issues at an international level. Achievements: • The following ILO core labour standards were ratified: – Convention 100: Equal Remuneration (March 2000) – Convention 138: Minimum Age for Employment (March 2000) 37
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3) Achievements: –Convention 182: Worst form of child labour (June 2000) –Convention 176: Health and Safety in Mines (June 2000) • South Africa re-elected as a deputy member of the ILO Governing Body • Continued participation in the ILO Conferences, SADC Employment and Labour Sector and OAU Labour and Social Affairs Commission annual 38 meetings.
INTERNAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PROGRAMMES Ø Ø Ø Occupational Health and Safety Compensation Fund Administration Human Resources Management Service Delivery 39
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) Key functions Ø Compilation and maintenance of legislation in respect of Occupational Health and Safety of Persons Ø Technical investigations into incidents Ø Interaction with SADC to ensure safe working practices regarding the transboundary movement of hazardous materials and equipment 40
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (1) Commitment: To restructure the OHS inspectorate in line with the Department’s integrated inspectorate model Achievements: • Consolidation of Integrated Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) units at provincial offices • IES implementation strategy developed (jointly with other programmes) 41
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (2) Commitment: To align OHS regulations with: • OHS Act • Technology changes • International OHS standards • Needs of workers and employers Achievements: • The following regulations were finalized: 42
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (3) Achievements: – Hazardous Biological Agents – Asbestos (amended) – Lead – Hazard installations (amended) • The following regulations are under review: – Explosives – Building and construction – Mechanical engineering – Electrical – Health and hygiene 43
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (4) Commitment: Ensure cooperative governance with other departments Achievements: • Established quarterly forums with DME • Conducted inspections at three prisons • Liaised with the SANDF on OHS compliance 44
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (5) Commitment: To improve inspections and investigations at places at work Achievements: • 10 060 inspections were conducted • 5 950 incident were investigated • 493 fatalities were investigated 45
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (6) Commitment: To license explosives factories and improve safety procedures Achievements: • 4 new factories were licensed • 1 175 licenses were scrutinized and issued • 73 consultations took place • A training programme was arranged to train workers on safety matters. 46
COMPENSATION FUND (CF) Key functions Provides compensation for injuries and diseases incurred as a result of employment in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act of 1993, as amended 47
COMPENSATION FUND(1) Commitment: To improve service delivery through the harnessing of IT capabilities. Achievements: • Automated claims processing system implemented • Electronic enquiry functionality is currently being piloted at the Gauteng North provincial office 48
COMPENSATION FUND(2) Commitment: To market Compensation Fund procedures Achievements: • Procedures in respect of compensation were marketed through the following mediums: – National and community radio stations – Pamphlets – Newspapers 49
ADMINISTRATION Key functions Ø Rendering efficient administrative, legal and office support services Ø Information technology services Ø Financial administration Ø Rendering a public relations service by means of publicity, liaison and media programmes 50
ADMINISTRATION(1) Commitment: To improve the internal efficiency of the Department through services, systems and procedures aimed at empowering and supporting its clients Achievements: • An advanced stage has been reached in procuring an IT solution to enhance service delivery, improve internal functioning and effectiveness in the Department, by means of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) 51
ADMINISTRATION(2) Achievements: • The 1999/2000 financial year’s set of books was closed within 4 working days. • Effectively implemented the PFMA with effect from 1 April 2000. 52
ADMINISTRATION(3) Achievements: • Tenders to a value of R 5. 8 million were awarded to previously disadvantaged persons/enterprises. • The Department was identified as a pilot site for the launch of LOGIS and the system was successfully implemented at all 10 Provincial Offices. 53
ADMINISTRATION(4) Achievements: • The Communications Directorate assisted with the following events/campaigns: – Worker Rights are Human Rights – Public hearings on Agriculture – Launch of the EE Act – Facilitated a “first-ever” Labour Centre Week to inform the local communities on the services of the 54 Department
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (HRM) Key functions Ø Development of departmental personnel policies Ø Determining working methods and procedures and exercising control Ø Rendering a management advisory service 55
HRM (1) Commitment: To align Human Resources Management policies with the new Public Service regulations. Achievements: • 22 Departmental HRM policies were reviewed and aligned accordingly 56
HRM (2) Commitment: To develop an Employment Handbook for the Department. Achievements: • Employment Handbook developed, adopted and distributed to all staff members. 57
HRM (3) Commitment: To promptly and effectively handle misconduct cases. Achievements: • Computerized case management system developed • Pool of competent Presiding Officers (40) trained. 58
HRM (4) Commitment: To implement an HIV/AIDS awareness strategy Achievements: • HIV/AIDS preventative strategy developed and implemented 59
HRM (5) Commitment: To establish an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Unit. Achievements: • Two qualified EAP Practitioners appointed • Marketing and publicity campaign initiated 60
HRM (6) Commitment: To develop a departmental employment equity policy and plan. Achievements: • Consultative Forum established • Research on the organizational profile conducted • Provincial Consultative Forum established • Employment Equity Plan finalized and submitted 61
HRM (7) Commitment: To develop a Skills Plan Achievements: • 500 job profiles developed and verified • Human Resources Development strategy developed • Training committee established 62
HRM (8) Commitment: To develop a Strategic Plan for 2000 – 2004. Achievements: • The strategic plan of the Department has been finalized and year 1 has been implemented successfully 63
SERVICE DELIVERY Key functions Ø Ø Ø Management Support Services Beneficiary Services Employment Services Inspection and Enforcement Services Labour Market Information and Statistics 64
SERVICE DELIVERY (SDP) Commitment: To create a new programme that is dedicated to service delivery Achievements: • The programme has been created • 32% of the budget is allocated to SDP 65
Key Projects for the Year 2001/2002 66
Balance between security and flexibility • Provision of data and analysis • Roll-out laws mindful of need to balance security and flexibility • Finalization of LRA, BCEA, IA Amendments 67
Employment Creation • Sectoral determination with remuneration and conditions of employment for learnerships • Ministerial determination and Code of Good Practice for workers on job creation schemes 68
Skills development strategy: Key milestones • National launch of learnerships • First bursaries awarded for scarce skills • Launch of Investor in People SA pilot sites. 69
Employment Equity: Key milestones (1) • Release of comprehensive report including income differentials • Codes of Good Practice - Launch finalized HIV/AIDS Code Launch Codes on Disability • Consolidation of EE registry and case management system. 70
Employment Equity: Key milestones (2) • Enforcement strategy rolled out. • Ongoing advocacy • Promulgation of sections relating to procurement • Improved compliance in public sector. 71
Protection of vulnerable workers: Key milestones • Publication of results for comments - domestic worker investigation - farm worker investigation • Promulgation of revised private security sectoral determination • Sectoral determinations also in taxi, hospitality and performing arts for children 72
Adequate social safety net • Unemployment Insurance Bills to Parliament 73
Promote stable labour relations • Key outcomes: - Ongoing registration of labour organisations Oversee CCMA Facilitate and support establishment of new bargaining councils and transformation of existing ones Monitor collective bargaining trends 74
Social partnerships • Key outcomes: - Support and strengthening of statutory bodies - Optimal utilisation of SCSF funds - Participation in NEDLAC structures 75
International Relations • Ratification of ILO conventions • Ratification of SADC Social Charter on Fundamental Rights 76
Occupational Health & Safety • Draft report for policy options for integration of OHS competencies across Government • Stakeholders collaboration • OHS awareness campaign • Agitating for establishment of health and safety committees • Employment of additional inspectors 77
Compensation Fund • Roll-out of decentralization of Compensation Fund • Improve the efficiency of processing of claims 78
Administration • Upgrading and integration of IT-Systems • Consummation of the PPP • Consolidation of the implementation of the PFMA 79
Human Resources Management • Staff development through training • Roll-out of departmental EE Plan 80
Provincial Operations • Launch of provincial skills development plan • Implementation of the Social Plan through RRT’s • Consolidation of integrated inspections to improve service delivery. • Improve turn-around time in respect of UIF benefits • Improve COIDA claim settlement process • Provide resources; Human, accommodation, IT, etc to improve capacity of Labour Centres to provide 81 comprehensive services.
BUDGET 2001/2002 As contained in the Estimate of National Expenditure (ENE) 82
MTEF ALLOCATIONS 6. 3% 8. 3% R, MIL 3. 9% R, mil 00/01 R 771, 6 01/02 R 801, 7 02/03 R 868, 4 03/04 R 922, 9 VOTED ESTIMATE 83
EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME 84
EXPENDITURE PER STANDARD ITEM 85
MAIN DIVISIONS OF THE VOTE (2001/02) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Administration Occupational Health and Safety of Persons Social Insurance Employment and Skills Development Services Labour Relations Labour Policy Service Delivery (* New Programme) Auxiliary and Associated Services 86
BUDGET PER PROGRAMME 87
BUDGET PER PROGRAMME VOTE: 01/02 R, mil PROG ADMIN OHS SI ESDS LR LP SD AUX TOTAL R’mil % 148, 8 18, 6 19, 1 2, 4 22, 1 2, 7 150, 1 18, 7 165, 5 20, 6 25, 9 3, 2 256, 6 32, 1 13, 5 1, 7 801, 6 100, 0 88
PROGRAMME: ADMINISTRATION Expenditure defrayed by this programme include: Ø Audit Fees Ø Consultants for IT systems and networks Ø Security and cleaning services Ø Mainframe costs for transversal systems Ø Office Accommodation 89
PROGRAMME 7: SERVICE DELIVERY 90
BUDGET PER STANDARD ITEM 91
BUDGET PER STANDARD ITEM VOTE: 01/02 R, mil S ITEM PERS ADMIN INVENT EQUIP LAND PROF TRANS MISC TOTAL R’mil % 299, 8 37, 4 77, 9 9, 7 35, 4 4, 4 37, 1 4, 6 38, 2 4, 8 56, 8 7, 1 241, 3 30, 1 15, 1 1, 9 801, 6 100, 0 92
TRANSFER PAYMENTS R, mil Year R’mil 97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 298, 6 312, 2 441, 9 285, 6 241, 3 * Includes allocation iro the Fund for the Training of Unemployed Persons 93 *
TRANSFER PAYMENTS: 2001/2002 Institution R’mil R, mil CCMA 136, 6 NEDLAC 6, 3 UIF 7, 0 NPI 20, 4 Shelt Empl 26, 6 * NSF 29, 0 SANCB 0, 1 DEAFSA 0, 1 NCPDSA 0, 1 SDPU 0, 4 SPTSF 7, 1 Str Civil Soc 7, 6 TOTAL 241, 3 * Excluding National Skills Levies 94
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEVIES R, mil R, MIL 00/01 R 1, 400, 0 01/02 R 2, 800, 0 02/03 R 3, 000, 0 03/04 R 3, 200, 0 95
THANK YOU 96
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