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Inspector

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

Labour Centre: Emalahleni Posted 11 Oct 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

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).

Requirements

  • Three (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
  • Two (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

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 legislat ion 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 maintenanc e of regional inspection plans and reports including execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

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 [email protected]

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr EA Masemola Tel No: (013) 653 3800/ 656 1422

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