South Africa government
executive branchEmploymentReviewed
Department of Employment and Labour
Administers labour legislation, inspections and the national minimum wage.
What this authority does
Issues the certificate required for a general work visa, registers employers for the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund, and receives employment equity reports from designated employers.
Services for the public
- UIF claims
- Employment equity reports
- Workplace inspections
- Compensation Fund claims
Before you contact this authority
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