The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is one of the Government Institutions which plays a key role in the socio-economic recovery programme of the country aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth and improving well being of Zambians.

In accordance with Government Gazette Notice No. 1123 of 2021, the Ministry implements Basic Social Protection Services that seek to provide social assistance and promotional services and is responsible for the following portfolio functions:

• Employment Policy
• Social Security Policy
• Labour Policy
• Educational and Occupational Assessment Services
• Occupational Safety and Health Services
• Industrial and Labour Relations
• Monitoring Productivity

The Gazette notice further lists statutory bodies under the MLSS as follows:

• Workers' Compensation Fund Control Board
• National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA)
• KAIZEN Zambia Institute
• National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)
• Occupational Health and Safety Institute