Landmark New Employment Services Act comes into operation, says Minister Minister of Labour
Labour Minister, Mildred Oliphant, is very pleased with the promulgation of the Employment Services Act, 2014 which will take effect from 09 August 2015 which coincides with Women’s Day in South Africa.
The Minister said: “It is significant that this promulgation will enable Public Employment Services to be provided free of charge to the general public and will assist in reducing the costs associated with recruitment and selection processes.’’
She said equally significant was that the promulgation enables her to establish the Employment Services Board to regulate Public Employment Agencies and Temporary Employment Agencies. There will no doubt bring to an end to abuse of work seekers rights which rob innocent young people of scarce resources by promising them work opportunities that never materialise. The Employment Services Board will amongst other be expected to advise the Minister on registration of work seekers, employment of foreign nationals and employment schemes regulations.
The promulgation further provides legal status to Sheltered Employment Factories referred to as Supported Employment Enterprises in the new Act.
Oliphant said the Act paves way for better coordination on the much needed Skills Development efforts to enhance improved employability of work seekers in the economy.
As the world struggles with the global challenge of unemployment, particularly youth unemployment, Minister Oliphant says promulgation of the Employment services Act, will bring stakeholders together in a common call for action under a new unified framework for Employment Services in South Africa.
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