OHS Inspectors at Dept of Labour for semiskilled candidates
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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)
POST 21/19 : OHS INSPECTOR (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Postmasburg Labour Centre (Northern Cape) Ref No: HR4/4/8/106 (X1 Post)
Springbok Labour Centre (Northern Cape) Ref No: HR4/4/8/107 (X1 Post)
Upington Labour Centre (Northern Cape) Ref No: HR4/4/8/108 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF6) in Environmental Health,
Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction, Biology, Microbiology,
Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry. A valid driver’s licence. Two
(2) years functional experience in inspections and enforcement of labour
legislations or in the relevant environment. Knowledge: Departmental policies
and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended, OHS
Regulations, South African National Standards (Codes)- incorporated Codes
become regulations, Compensation for Occupational injuries and Diseases
Act, Unemployed Insurance Act, Employment Equity Act – relevant key
elements, Basic Conditions of Employment Act – relevant key elements,
Relevant guidelines of aforementioned legislation Skills: Planning and
organizing, Communication skills, Computer Literacy, Facilitation skills,
Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving
skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills,
Verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES : To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring
compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993,
Regulations and incorporated Standards. Plan, investigate and finalise
independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and
other relevant regulations and enforce as and when necessary, appear in Court
as a State witness. Plan and conduct allocated proactive inspections as per
schedule to monitor compliance with the OHS and other relevant labour
legislation including compiling and consolidating 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Litheko Tel No: (053) 8381632
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 OR
hand deliver at Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley. Email:
POST 21/21 : OHS INSPECTOR: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING REF NO: HR4/4/5/01
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Estcourt - KZN
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate plus a 3 year recognised qualification at NQF6 in the relevant
field, ie. Civil Engineering/Construction. Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge:
Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as
amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes)-
incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational
Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act. Skills: Planning and
organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills,
Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving
skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills,
Verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES : To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring
compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993,
Regulations and incorporated Standards. To confirm registration of with the
Unemployment Insurance Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries
and Diseases Act. Plan, investigate and finalise independently incidents and
complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations and
enforce as and when necessary, appear in Court as a State witness. Plan and
conduct allocated proactive inspections as per schedule to monitor compliance
with the relevant labour legislation including compiling and consolidating
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Fakazi Tel No: (036) 352 7767
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Estcourt Labour Centre, PO Box 449, Estcourt, 3310 Or hand
deliver at 75 Phillip Street, Estcourt. For Online Application: JobsKZN18@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal
POST 21/22 : OHS INSPECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REF NO: HR4/4/5/02
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Kokstad - KZN
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate plus a 3 year recognised qualification at NQF6 in the relevant
field, ie. Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health. Valid Driver’s licence.
Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and
Safety Act, as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards
(Codes)- incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for
Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act. Skills:
Planning and organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation
skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem
solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical
skills, Verbal and written communication skills.
DUTIES : To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring
compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993,
Regulations and incorporated Standards. To confirm registration of with the
Unemployment Insurance Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries
and Diseases Act. Plan, investigate and finalise independently incidents and
complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations and
enforce as and when necessary, appear in Court as a State witness. Plan and
conduct allocated proactive inspections as per schedule to monitor compliance
with the relevant labour legislation including compiling and consolidating
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 727 2140
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Kokstad Labour Centre, PO Box 260, Kokstad, 4700 Or hand
deliver at 59 Hope Street, Kokstad. For Online Application: JobsKZN30@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal
NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’s technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
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