-The Department of Employment and Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed at:-
Improved economic efficiency and productivity
Employment creation
Sound labour relations
Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
Alleviating poverty in employment

Vision-
-The Department of Employment and Labour will strive for a labour market which is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation and decent work.

Mission
Regulate the South Africa labour market for a sustainable economy through:
Appropriate legislation and regulations
Inspection, compliance monitoring and enforcement
Protection of human rights
Provision of Employment Services
Promoting equity
Social and income protection
Social dialogue.

Values--
We treat employees with care, dignity and respect
We respect and promote:
Client centred services
Accountability
Integrity and ethical behaviour
Learning and development
We live the Batho Pele Principles
We live the principles of the Department-s Service Charter
We inculcate these values through our performance management system.