Internal Management & Operations Programme - 2001 NCOP – Select Committee Presentation – 23/5/2001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR.

Internal Management &

Operations Programme - 2001

NCOP – Select Committee Presentation – 23/5/2001

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

IMO PROGRAMME2001

•Occupational Health and Safety

•Compensation Fund

•Administration

•Human Resources Management

•Service Delivery

•Provincial Priorities

Occupational Health & Safety

5 Year Objective - OHS RestructuringYear Two Output Expected Outcome

i. Integration of National OHS & Compensation competencies according to the Cabinet decision.

ii. Creation of OHS Stakeholders support structures.

OHS & Compensation competencies integrated framework (National policy document is tabled for public comment.)

Joint OHS ventures with stakeholders eg. creation of workplace health and safety committees.

Occupational Health & Safety (Continue)

Year Two Output Expected Outcome

iii Prevention strategy : OHS awareness

campaign.

OHS training programme.

Improved compliance : 10 point inspection checklist & Blitz inspectorate roving units creation.

Systematized OHS training for H & S representative.

Compensation Fund – Key Priorities for 2001

2000 – 2004 ObjectiveClient focus – Service delivery according to client expectations :

2001/2002 Outputs Expected OutcomeDecentralization of compensation functions to the provinces.

Public education on claiming procedures.

Connection of provincial offices to head office IT systems FYI.

Improve claim processing period and reduce enquiries/complaints.

Key Projects for the year 2001Programme : Administration

5-Year ObjectiveTo create a positive image of the Ministry and the Department.

Year 2 Output Expected Outcome

Develop Communications turn around strategy.

Positive image of the Ministry improvement with improved services to the public.

Key Projects for the year 2001Programme : Administration (Cont.)

5-Year ObjectiveTo establish electronic system that is based on modern information technology principles.


Conclude the Public Private Partnership deal.

IT infrastructure will be upgraded.Information systems will be integrated.


5-Year ObjectiveTo develop budget that is aligned with the strategic thrust of the Department in full consultation with all relevant parties.


Align departmental budget with departmental strategic plan.

Improved accountability.Consultative and transparent budget process.Budget control.


5-Year ObjectiveTo fully implement and comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)


Implementation of PFMA. The PFMA will be complied with.

HRM output for 2001

5 Year ObjectiveStaff developed as per skills plan.

Ensure development and implementation of the strategic plan for 2000 – 2004.

2001 Output Expected Outcome

Human Resources Development strategy implemented.Implementation of DOL Strategic Plan.

Enhance service delivery.

HRM output for 2001 (Cont.)

5-Year ObjectiveEnsure development and implementation of the strategic plan for 2000 – 2004.

2001 Output Expected Outcome

Implement Performance Management Policy (Performance Agreements / Workplans).

Service delivery levels enhanced.

HRM Output for 2001 (Cont.)

5-Year ObjectiveImplement employment equity (EE) plan.


Review and monitor implementation of the EE plan.

Staff compliment in DOL represent the Demographics in the country.

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area:Employment and Skills Development Services

5 Year Objective (National)

Current year Outputs

(Provincial Objectives)

Critical Outcome

Projects for the Year

National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) adopted, advocated, implemented and evaluated.

Provincial Skills Development Plan

Trained unemployed people placed correctlyPPP Skills development promoted

Provincial launches of the provincial skills plan of NSDS

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area:Employment and Skills Development

Services




Critical Outcome


Effects of retrenchments minimized through effective implementation of social plan

Retrenchment Response Team established and operational

Retrenchees selected and sent to relevant training programmesSocial Plan delivered

Provincial launches of the social plan

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area: Integrated Enforcement Services


Current year Outputs(Provincial Objectives)

Critical Outcome

Protect Vulnerable Workers

Alleviate plight of vulnerable workers through targeted/proactive inspection and enforcements

Continual improvement of compliance with law





Critical Outcome


Build sufficient capacity to deliver OHS in the work placeEst inspectorate roving unitsEngage more inspectors Training Program developed

Reduction in number of OHS backlog casesReduction in time taken to investigate fatalities and serious accidents





Critical Outcome


Integrated inspection services implemented

EEA incorporated into integrated inspectionsFocused one stop service





Critical Outcome



Advocacy and Public Awareness

Info sessions on legislatives amendmentsPublicity and Awareness campaigns of Child LabourAdvocacy and campaigns on OHS

Awareness campaigns on the hazards of Child Labour on Youth Day (16/6/01)





Critical Outcome Projects for the Year


Advocacy and Public Awareness

The establishment of safety workplace committees to monitor compliance enforcementMonitor compliance with EEA and province info, education and training to employers and employees

Get Employment Equity working for you – National Women’s Day (08/08/01)

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area: Management and Support Services




Critical Outcome

Restructured Provincial Offices to deliver in an integrated manner

Integrated service delivery

IT systems implemented (IRIS) Restructured and streamlined services at Labour Centres (IIS,IRIS) Effective case management Integrated employer databaseThe filling of priority posts finalised

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area: Beneficiary Services




Critical Outcome

Decentralisation and automation of COIDA functions to provinces as per CC plan

Fully Integrated Beneficiary Services

Frontline staff computer competent ans service delivery is enhanced

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area: Beneficiary Services




Critical Outcome

Improved financial viability of the UIF

Enforce compliance and improve the financial viability of the UIFTimeous settlement of benefitsImprove customer care

Launching of UI Bill in the provincesBatho Pele principles upheld Customer satisfaction is continually increased

Provincial Priority Outputs - 2001Functional Area: Labour Market Information Services




Critical Outcome

To ensure balance between flexibility ans security by providing the analytical information of policies

Establish mechanism to monitor trends in the labour market.Conduct a client satisfaction survey

Standardised management information /dataKPI to measure impact of policy on clients

Internal Management & Operations Programme - 2001 NCOP – Select Committee Presentation – 23/5/2001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR.

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