Principal Inspector: Mechanical Engineering
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About the role
The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring a Principal Inspector: Mechanical Engineering, based in Durban Labour Centre. This is a permanent post, paying R605,742 a year. How to apply: Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001 For Online Applications: Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za Reference number to quote: HR4/4/9/3 Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males.
Responsibilities
- Provide inputs into the development of Mechanical Engineering and ensure implementation of Policies and Strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Mechanical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Mechanical Engineering in terms of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
Requirements
- 3 year National Diploma (NQF6)/Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering.
- 4 years functional experience in Health and Safety Inspections focusing on Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Knowledge
- Departmental Policies and procedures
- Batho Pele Principles
- Public Service Act and Regulations
- OHS Act and Regulations
- OHS standards
- COIDA
- OHS Management System
- Skills
- Facilitation
- Planning and Organizing
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal
- Problem Solving
- Interviewing skills
- Presentation
- Innovative
- Analytical
- Research
- Project management