The Department of Employment and Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed at:
- Improved economic efficiency and productivity
- Employment creation
- Sound labour relations
- Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
- Alleviating poverty in employment
The Department of Employment and Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation and decent work.
Regulate the South Africa 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.
We treat employees with care, dignity and respectWe respect and promote:Client centred servicesAccountabilityIntegrity and ethical behaviourLearning and developmentWe live the Batho Pele PrinciplesWe live the principles of the Department’s Service CharterWe inculcate these values through our performance management system.