Editor: We have been stressing for a while the emphasis placed on employment equity audits to raise funds for the Department of Labour. This is supported by the statistics below and our own anecdotal experience from clients.
The Department of Labour have indicated the following planned inspection targets for 2017 / 2018.
| Dol Reviews | Annual Target | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| 1. EE DG Reviews (EEA) | 192 | 38 | 58 | 38 | 58 |
| 2. EE Inspections (EEA) | 900 | 180 | 270 | 180 | 270 |
| 3. Vulnerable workers (BCEA) | 35,496 | 7,099 | 10,649 | 7,099 | 10,649 |
| 4. High Risk Sectors (OHS) | 5,520 | 1,104 | 1,656 | 1,104 | 1,656 |
| 5. Employer Audits (UIA) Procedural | 2,160 | 432 | 648 | 432 | 648 |
| 6. UI Payroll Audits | 218 | 43 | 65 | 43 | 65 |