Purpose 

To ensure alignment of department’s social policy thrust to other government poverty research, measurement and social exclusion analysis initiatives.

Functions: 

  1. Give strategic guidance to the policy developments of the Department.  
  2. Advise on the implementation of research/capacity building/program development projects. 
  3. Contribute to poverty reduction by ensuring that programmes and services are aligned with the objectives of ASGI-SA, and ensuring the sustainability of social spending through the improvement of job creation in the economy.  

Contact: 012 312 7770 or 012 312 7771