Ohs: Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering
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About the role
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring an Ohs: Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering, based in Labour Centre Lephalale. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or CFJobs- LEP@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR 4/4/6/08 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 African Female, Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.
Responsibilities
- To plan and independently conduct inspection with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standard.
- To confirm registration of with the Unemployment Insurance Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- Plan, investigate and finalise independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations and enforce as and when necessary, appear in Court as a State witness.
- Plan and conduct allocated proactive inspections as per schedule to monitor compliance with the relevant labour legislation, including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections.
- Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse the impact thereof, consolidate and compile a report.
- Contribute at a higher level to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports, including execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate plus a 3 year recognised qualification in the relevant field, i.e., Construction Engineering.
- Valid driver’s License.
- Registration with the relevant, recognised professional body is an advantage but not compulsory.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- As amended
- Regulations (21)
- South African National Standards (Codes)- incorporated Codes become regulations
- Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
- Unemployment Insurance Act
- Skills:
- Planning and Organising
- Communication skills
- Computer Literacy
- Facilitation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict handling skills
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Interviewing skills
- Presentation skills
- Innovation skills
- Analytical skills
- Verbal and written communication skills