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The Department of Employment and Labour extends a warm invitation to members of the media for an upcoming Stakeholder Engagement session in the Western Cape. This significant event will be led by Inspector General Aggy Moiloa.

The primary purpose of this session is to build and strengthen relations with valued stakeholders. Additionally, the aim is to increase awareness around labour laws and basic rights. Through open dialogue, active participation, and collaborative partnership, the Department seeks to gather conclusive inputs that will inform policy development.

Key Focus Areas:

Understanding Workplace Challenges: By engaging directly with stakeholders, the department hopes to gain deeper insights into the challenges faced by workers and employers in various workplaces.

Bridging the Gap: The goal is to bridge the gap between policymakers and those on the ground. By doing so, it fosters better relations, enhances economic efficiency, and promotes productivity.

Facilitating Decent Employment Creation: Ultimately, the efforts aim to create an environment where decent employment opportunities thrive.

Furthermore, to the ongoing awareness campaign, the department is committed to fostering consciousness around labour standards and fundamental rights in the workplace with an aim to safeguard vulnerable workers and cultivate robust labour relations.

During this campaign, the following critical issues will be addressed:

•      Adherence to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

•      Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) statutes

•      Conformance with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) stipulations

•      Conformity with the precepts of the Employment Equity Act

•      Adherence to the Compensation of Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)

Stakeholders will have the opportunity to engage with officials and be assisted on compliance matters during the engagement.

Details of the Community Outreach are as follows:

Venue: Vredendal North, Sports Field

Date: 16 March 2024

Time: 10:00 – 13:00

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jason Lloyd

Provincial Communication Officer: Western Cape

082 728 5476/ Jason.Lloyd@labour.gov.za

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Issued by: Department of Employment and Labour​

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