Department of labour offices temporarily closed over Covid cases

CAPE TOWN - The Department of Employment and Labour in the Western Cape has temporarily closed operations at some of its Labour Centres due to the number of positive Covid-19 cases reported almost daily.

The following offices are currently closed for the decontamination process to be undertaken in line with health and safety protocols:

· 4th floor Provincial Office – West Bank Building, Cape Town CBD

· Oudtshoorn Labour Centre

· Bellville Labour Centre

· Mitchells Plain Labour Centre

· Mossel Bay Labour Centre

Operations of the offices will resume as and when the decontamination processes are completed.

Acting chief director of Provincial Operations Dr Iqram Bux said: “The closure of our offices impacts negatively on the provision of our services, however, the health and safety of our staff and clients is a priority. Considering the growing number of infections around the province and elsewhere, as a Department we are doing our best to follow the necessary Covid-19 protocols in order to protect our staff and clients from the virus.”

Clients are encouraged to use the Department’s online services via: www.labour.gov.za

Regular updates on the closures and re-opening of the offices will be shared on social media platforms - Facebook (Department of Employment and Labour), Twitter (@deptoflabour).

Cape Times