Team Leader
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About the role
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring a Team Leader, based in Middelburg Labour Centre. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: The Deputy Director Labour Operations: Private Bag X251833, Middelburg, 1050 or Hand deliver at Emily Hobhouse Building, 15 Cowen Nthuli Street, Middelburg. For online application, email: to Jobs-MPU-TL01@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR 4/4/7/64 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 Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male and People with Disability.
Responsibilities
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislations, namely, Basic Conditions of Employment act, (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA),Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Occupational Health and safety (OHS) and UI Contribution (UCA), Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforcement as and when necessary including making preparations for and appearing in Court as State witness, Plan and conduct allocated proactive (Blitz)inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of report emanating from such inspections, Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report, Management the finalisation of files of cases received and investigation conducted by the Inspectors, Contribute at 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 allocates cases, ensure that non-compliant employers are referred for prosecution within the relevant time frames.
Requirements
- 3 year relevant qualification in Labour Relations/Labour Law, LLB/BCOM LAW.
- A Valid driver’s licence.
- 2 years of functional experience in the Inspection and Enforcement Service.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental policies and procedures
- Labour Relations Act
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Skills Development Levies Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- COIDA
- SABS Codes
- Unemployment Insurance Act
- UI Contributions Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Immigration Act
- Skills:
- Facilitation skills
- Planning and Organising
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict handling skills