LEGISLATIVE MANDATE

The OHSC was established under the National Health Amendment Act (No 12 of 2013) (NHAA) to promote and protect the health and safety of users of health services. The OHSC is listed as a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act No. 108 of 1996)

The National Health Act, 2003 (Act No 61 of 2003)

Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No 1 of 1999)

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No 4 of 201)

Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No 2 of 2000)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No 3 of 2000)

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 05 of 2000)

Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No 97 of 1998)

Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No13 of 2005) (IRFA)