​​​​A​ctivities

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
• Employment creation
• Sound labour relations
• Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
• Alleviating poverty in employment

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​​​​​Mission​

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.

​​​​Vision​

The Department of Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creationand decent work.

​​​​​Values​​

• We treat employees with care, dignity and respect
• We respect and promote:
• Client centred services
• Accountability
• Integrity and ethical behaviour
• Learning and development
• We live the Batho Pele Principles
• We live the principles of the Department’s Service Charter
• We inculcate these values through our performance management system.