Principal Inspector: Occupational Health and Hygiene

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring a Principal Inspector: Occupational Health and Hygiene, based in Labour Centre Groblersdal Labour Centre. This is a permanent post, paying R605,742 a year. How to apply: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or CFJobs- GLD@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/4/6/07 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female

Responsibilities

• Provide inputs into the development of Health and Hygiene policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
• Conduct complex inspections for Health and Hygiene regularly as per the inspection programme.
• Conduct technical research on the latest trends in Occupational Health and Hygiene within identified sectors.
• Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.

Requirements

• 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Health/Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
• Valid driver’s License.
• 4 years functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection/services.
• Knowledge:
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Batho Pele Principles
• Public Service Act and Regulations
• OHS Act and Regulations
• OHS standard
• OHS Management System
• Skills:
• Facilitation
• Planning and Organising
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal
• Problem Solving
• Interviewing
• Listening and observation
• Presentation
• Innovative
• Analytical Research
• Project management