Team Leader
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About the role
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring a Team Leader, 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 Job-LEPH@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/4/6/46 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE target- Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.
Responsibilities
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with some of labour legislation, namely, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA).
- Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including making preparations for and appearing in Court as a State witness.
- Plan, allocate and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections.
- Conduct Advocacy campaigns on Labour legislations regularly.
- Manage the finalization of files of cases received and investigations conducted by the Inspectors.
- Contribute at a management 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’s National Diploma (NQF 6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations/Labour Law/LLB/BCOM Law.
- 2 year’s functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Department policies and procedures
- Employment Services Act
- Labour Relation Act
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- COIDA
- SABS Codes
- Unemployment Insurance Act
- UI Contribution Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Immigration Act
- Skills:
- Facilitation
- Planning
- Organizing
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal
- Conflict handling
- Negotiation
- Problem solving
- Interviewing
- Presentation
- Innovative
- Analytical
- Monitoring
- Performance Management
- Communication