NATIONAL NEWS - A service delivery initiative designed to unlock a comprehensive range of government services directly to the community of Knysna is currently underway in the Western Cape.
Taking place at the Apostolic Faith Mission Hall in Ward 8 on Wednesday and Thursday, the outreach pogramme forms part of the Department of Employment and Labour’s “Yazini” programme, meaning “Know Your Department/ Ministry”, which aims to extend services beyond traditional office settings and into the heart of communities.
As part of the programme, the department will conduct inspections within the construction and hospitality sectors to ensure compliance with labour regulations.
“Minister Meth has emphasised that the department must take services where the people reside because communities lack the means to travel to urban areas for their needs. This programme is a direct response to this call,” the department said in a statement.
Services offered are as follows:
- Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) services: claims, inquiries, and registration for the UIF.
- Employment Services South Africa (ESSA) registration: on-site registration on the ESSA system for job seekers and employers as well as work-seeker registrations.
- Compensation Fund (CF): assistance with registration, claims, and compliance for workplace injuries.
- Labour inspections: workplace compliance checks in the construction and hospitality sectors.
- Workplace rights education: information on labour laws, fair treatment, and dispute resolution.
Community members are encouraged to bring along their ID card/book, certificates, UI-19, curriculum vitae when coming for services from 08:00 to 16:00.
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth is expected to interact with the community on Thursday. – SAnews.gov.za
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