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National Green Jobs Dialogue in South Africa.

South Africa and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are hosting the National Green Jobs Dialogue to provide a platform for policy debate, collaboration and refinement of current government approaches to addressing green jobs

South Africa National Green Jobs Dialogue

On 9 April 2014, the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), as custodians of the Green Fund, hosted the National Green Jobs Dialogue.

ILO launches enterPRIZE Job Creation Challenge

The second annual Free State enterPRIZE Job Creation Challenge was launched on 18 March 2014 at the Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre in Bloemfontein. This exciting competition is aimed at job creation through the development of small and...

Welcoming remarks by Mr Aeneas C. Chuma ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa on the "5th Global Green Jobs ILO...

Managing Labour Force Survey Data in SADC Countries

An interactive workshop hosted by the ILO to strengthen the technical capacity in the use of survey data for labour market information and analysis in SADC countries.

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

Statement of ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the death of Nelson Mandela

Labour market

Emerging economies: has growth translated into more and better jobs?

A new ILO book analyses labour market trends and regulations in various emerging markets and presents a number of policies that can lead to a synergy between economic growth and decent job creation.

South Africa and Zambia launch new training initiative to create decent jobs in green building/construction sector

In collaboration with the ILO, government and representatives from South Africa and Zambia kick-started a regional green business management training programme. The programme aims at enhancing competitiveness and promoting sustainable business and...

Declaration of the African Regional Domestic Workers Conference

The Africa Domestic Workers Network (AfDWN) was launched at the African Regional Domestic Workers Conference held on 15-16 June 2013, at Community House in Cape Town. June 16th 2013, marked the second anniversary of the adoption of the ILO...

COOP Champions

Cebisile Nyambe

COOP Champions features ILO colleagues from around the world working on cooperatives and other social and solidarity economy enterprises. It highlights their contributions, and shares highlights of their experiences, current work, and future...

Labour standards

South Africa ratifies four international labour Conventions

The Government of the Republic of South Africa deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of four international labour Conventions, the Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No.81), the Maritime Labour Convention,...

Launch of the First Africa Domestic Workers Network

The First Africa Domestic Workers Network (AfDWN) was launched in Cape Town, South Africa on June 16 2013, the second anniversary of the adoption of the ILO Convention 189 and World Domestic Workers’ Day.

ILO History Project – Africa Roundtable

The first preparatory Roundtable for the Africa Region, which is part of the ILO history project, was held at NEDLAC (National Economic Development and Labour Council) in Johannesburg, South Africa from 29 to 30 May 2013.

News Article - Green jobs on target in Namibia

Sexual harassment

When work becomes a sexual battleground

To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, which focuses on ‘violence against women’, the ILO is highlighting the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace – an often subtle but disturbing form of aggression.

Workshop to pilot-test ILO’s Step-by-Step Guide to Promote Ethnic Diversity and Equality in the Workplace Pretoria, South Africa 24-25...

the Programme for the Promotion of the Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (DECLARATION) in collaboration with the International Labour Standards Department (NORMES), has developed a “Step-by-step guide to promote ethnic...

South-South cooperation

“Alien plants” boost green jobs in South Africa

South Africa has become a success story when it comes to creating jobs and protecting the environment through its Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). Many other countries in the global south are also benefitting from similar programmes.

Global South-South Development Forum 2012: Presentation by Mr. Christo Marais, Chief Director, Natural Resource Management Programmes, ...

Subject: Unlocking Employment Opportunities by Restoring Natural Infrastructure: Key Lessons in Rural Development for Developing Countries

Gender equality

African judges’ labour of law

The ILO helps 25 African judges fight sex discrimination in the courts but cultural challenges remain the biggest obstacle for some.

South Africa mines

Social dialogue needed to prevent further violence in SA mines, says ILO

The ILO calls for social dialogue and a review of labour market institutions to avoid further violence in the South African mining industry