The South African Department of Employment and Labour is introduce and enforce policies that promote fair labour practices and stimulate job creation. It was previously known more simply as the Department of Labour. Its mission centers on creating a dynamic and equitable labour market by overseeing employer-employee relationships, developing and enforcing relevant legislation, and ensuring compliance with established labour standards.
The department provides a wide range of services that support both workers and employers. It is responsibsle for enforcing labour laws, ensuring safe and healthy working conditions through strict occupational health and safety standards, and overseeing the implementation of employment equity policies. Additionally, the department is responsible for the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) which provides a free service to employees who have disputes with their employer.
The legislation that the Department of Employment and Labour is responsible for includes the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Skills Development Act and the Employment Equity Act.
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Post-Matric Options
We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.
These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.
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Social grant beneficiaries who are still using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards have been urged to switch to the new Postbank Black Cards before the deadline.
Where to Study
College of Cape Town TVET college strives to equip their students with the qualifications and skills to start successful careers. They provide well-equipped workshops, lecture rooms, computer rooms, studios for practical work and well-equipped media centres.
Three residences are located near the City, Crawford and Thornton Campuses. In addition to offering a variety of courses, they also provide their students with Open Learning Centres. College of Cape Town cares about the well-being of their students and therefore provides Student Support Services.
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Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.
