POLOKWANE – The Department of Employment and Labour in Polokwane is one of four provincial branches that closed their doors, after staffers tested positive for Covid-19.
The closure of the Polokwane, Lebowakgomo, Modimolle and Tzaneen branches were confirmed by the departmental on Tuesday (12 January).
Dear clients, please note that the folowing labour centres in Limpopo have been closed due to covid19 cases:
– Modimolle,
– Tzaneen and
– Polokwane.
The reopening of the labour centres will be communicated. pic.twitter.com/ffusAyLJvs— Department of Employment and Labour (@deptoflabour) January 12, 2021
The offices closed their doors on Monday, 11 January and will be operational on 14 January.
In a statement the department added that the affected offices will be decontaminated to ensure the safety of staff and clients who visit the offices. “The employees who came into contact with the affected officials will go into isolation,” says Provincial Chief Inspector, Phaswane Tladi.
He further adds that the temporary closure will affect services rendered by the department and urges clients to be patient during this downtime. Clients are also urged to use the online services on www.labour.gov.za or alternatively visit other offices nearest to the closed centres.
“We understand that Limpopo is a rural province, but I want to implore those who have access to the internet to utilise it. Moreover, call on the younger generation to assist their parents/family members to apply for their benefits online,” Tladi concludes.
