Labour and Social Affairs
The Labour and Social Affairs section reflects the portfolio of two German ministries, the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) and the Ministry of Health (BMG).
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In September 2009 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the South African and German governments on the cooperation in the field of labour.
The cooperation with the South African counterparts focuses on following main areas:
- Extension of social security (Unemployment Insurance and Compensation for occupational injuries);
- Occupational safety and health (with specific reference to labour inspections);
- International cooperation in labour policies.
Deputy President of the Confederation of German Trade Unions (Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund, DGB) Ingrid Sehrbrock visited South Africa from April 15 – 17, 2012. She was one of German Research Minister Annette Schavan’s delegates to attend the launch of the German-South African Year of Science 2012/2013.
Ingrid Sehrbrock visits South Africa
The fourth FORUM on Labour and Social Affairs, entitled "The Skills and Unemployment Conundrum", was held on April 11, 2012 at the Goethe Institute in Johannesburg.
Fourth FORUM
The UN Women's Empowerment Principles, which were launched in South Africa on July 4, 2011, aim to empower women worldwide. Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, his deputy, senior government officials, high-ranking representatives of civil society, business, and NGO's attended the launch in Johannesburg. Counsellor of Labour and Social Affairs of the German Embassy Monika M. Sommer addressed the audience at the launch.
Promoting gender equality
On invitation of the South African Department of Labour (DoL), senior managers and experts from the Federal Employment Agency (BA), the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), as well as representatives of the South African labour administration on provincial and ministerial levels discussed the facilitation and organisation of effective labour employment services from 18 – 21 April 2011.
German-South African Workshop
Parliamentary State Secretary (PStS) Dr Ralf Brauksiepe visited South Africa during August 25-26 2010. During his stay he met the German team that participated in the Soccer World Cup for persons with intellectual disabilities, which took place in Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo from August 23 until September 12, 2010.
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