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Labour Ministry
The Department of Labour publishes legislation that regulates labour
practices and activities
Activities
The Department of 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
- Skills development and employment creation
- Sound labour relations
- Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
- Alleviating poverty in employment
Vision
The Department of Labour will strive for a labour
market which is conducive to economic
growth, investment and employment creation and which
is characterised by rising skills, equity, sound labour relations,
respect for employment standards and worker rights.
Mission
The Department 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:
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Improved economic efficiency and
productivity
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Skills development and employment
creation
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Sound labour relations
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Eliminating inequality and discrimination in
the workplace
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Alleviating poverty in employment
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Enhancing occupational health and safety
awareness and compliance in the workplace
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Nurturing the culture of acceptance that
worker rights are human rights.
Values
Client-Centred Services
- We act on the understanding that our clients are the sole reason
for our existence
- We actively seek an understanding of our clients needs and deliver
our services accordingly
Efficiency and Effectiveness
- We will be action-oriented and efficient in our work
- We ensure that we are effective through achieving goals which we
set ourselves
Representivity
- We will have a staff complement which is representative of the
demographics of the population
Diversity
- We encourage and respect diversity
- Democratic practices
- We subscribe to the principles of democracy and put these into
practice in our work
Transparency
- We ensure that we are transparent in our dealings within the
Department and with our external stakeholders
Accountability
- We accept our responsibilities and will be held accountable for our
performance
Sound Labour Relations
- We practice sound labour relations within the Department
Ongoing Learning and Development
- We will create an environment which encourages learning and
development
- We take personal responsibility for our own development.
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