Inspector
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About the role
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring an Inspector, based in Labour Centre Emalahleni. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: The Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X7293, Emalahleni, 1035 or Hand delivered at 38 Mandela Avenue Corner of Escombe Street and Mandela Avenue Emalahleni. For online application Email: to Jobs- MPU-EMAL@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/4/7/95 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: African Male, Coloured, Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male and People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislation, 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 Act (OHSA) and UI Contributions Act (UICA).
- Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including making presentations for and appearing in Court as a State witness.
- Plan and conduct allocated proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections.
- Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile 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
- 3 year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/B.
- Tech Degree in Labour Relations/LLB for BCEA or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Health/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Civil & Construction Engineering for OHS.
- 2 years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services (BCEA)/OHS.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental Policies and procedures
- Skills Development Act
- 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
- Negotiation skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Interviewing skills
- Presentation skills
- Innovative
- Analytical
- Verbal and written communication skills