Liquor Trade Inspector

About the role

The Department of Economic Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Liquor Trade Inspector in Directorate: Law Enforcement and Compliance, based in Umnotho House Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Apply online to the http:jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za website only. Reference number to quote: REFS/057158 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Visit and conduct inspection at the new applicants ‘premises Compare the actual site/structure of the premises with the application to ensure compliance to the Liquor Act.
• Confirm the file is up to date.
• Compile site visit reports and make recommendations to the Licensing Board.
• Receive complaints from members of the public/interested parties.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence to verify allegations.
• Compile a report on the findings.
• Escalate and provide evidence (of non-compliance) to the Licensing Board as and when required.
• Establish whether the outlet/premises are trading in compliance with the granted license conditions/Gauteng liquor Act.
• Gather evidence of noncompliance (if premises are not trading in compliance to license conditions/Gauteng liquor Act).
• Issue a non-compliance notice (section 116 of the Gauteng liquor act.
• Conduct follow up site inspection to establish whether the terms of the non-compliance notice has been complied with.
• Compile reports on findings and escalate to the board (if the non-compliance notice has not been complied with).
• Compile and update inventories and lists of records earmarked for archiving or disposal.
• Arrange the transfer of records approved for archiving to the designated archival storage facility.
• Facilitate the disposal of records upon approval by the authorised officials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Forensic Investigation qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• LLB qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Liquor Affairs/Investigation Officer or relevant work experience.
• Code 08/10.