Question NW1295 to the Minister of Labour
05 June 2017 - NW1295
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
With reference to the increase of 54% in the work seeker services budget of her department’s Public Employment Service programme for the 2017-18 financial year, how much did it cost on average for each job placement made through the specified programme in the (a) 2015-16 and (b) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
Firstly it is important to correct the statement/perception that the increase for 2017/18 financial year for Public Employment Services is by 54%. The actual increase for is a mere 2%.
a) R4, 438.00
b) R3, 875.00