The Department of Employment and Labour invites unemployed graduates to apply for OHS Inspector Posts
Location: Sasolburg and Bethlehem, Free State; Lephalale, Jane Furse, Makhado and Modimolle, Limpopo & Gqeberha and East London, Eastern Cape – South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Job
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Closing Date: 30 April 2025 at 16:00
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 legislations 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 court as a State witness.
- Plan and conduct allocated proactive inspections as per schedule to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections.
- Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislations independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report.
- Contribute at a higher level to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspections plans and reports including, execution of analysis and compilations of consolidates statistical reports on regional and allocated cases.
The following OHS Inspector Opportunities are open for applications:
OHS Inspector (X2 POSTS)
Labour Centre: Sasolburg – Ref No: HR 4/4/8/909 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Bethlehem – Ref No: HR 4/4/8/910 (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate plus three (3) year recognised qualification(NQF6) /(NQF7) in the relevant field, ie.;-
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Mechatronic Engineering;
- Electrical Engineering;
- Chemical Engineering;
- Chemistry;
- Construction;
- Occupational Hygiene or
- Environmental Health.
- A valid driver’s license.
- No experience required.
OHS Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Lephalale- Ref No: HR4/4/6/207(X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Jane Furse- Ref No: HR4/4/6/208(X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Makhado- Ref No: HR 4/4/6/209(X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate plus a three-year qualification at NQF6/7 in the relevant field i.e. Construction.
- Registration with the relevant, recognised professional body is an advantage but not compulsory and
- A valid driver’s license
OHS Inspector: Mechanical Engineering
Labour Centre: Modimolle- REF NO: HR 4/4/6/203
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate plus a three (3) year recognised qualification at NQF6/7 in the relevant field, i.e.;-
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering.
- Registration with the relevant, recognised professional body is an advantage but not compulsory.
- A valid driver’s license.
OHS Inspector (4 Posts)
Labour Centre: Gqeberha – Ref No: HR/05/02/01 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: East London- Ref No: HR/05/02/02 (X3 Posts)
Requirements:
- Matriculation/ Grade 12/ Senior Certificate plus a three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF6/7) in;-
- Labour Relation/ B-Tech degree in Labour Relations(NQF7)
- LLB for BCEA or
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Health
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil & Construction Engineering
- for OHS.
- A valid driver license.
OHS Inspector: Occupational Health & Hygiene
Labour Centre: Lephalale (Thabazimbi Satellite Office)- REF NO: HR4/4/6/206
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate plus a three year recognised qualification at NQF6/7 SAQA recognised) in the relevant field i.e Occupational Hygiene/Environmental Health.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Registration with the relevant, recognised professional body is an advantage but not compulsory.
Knowledge:
- Departmental policies and procedures.
- Occupational Health and Safety.
- Regulations (21).
- South African National Standards (Codes).
- Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- Unemployment Insurance Act.
How to Apply for the Department of Employment and Labour: OHS Inspector Posts
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OHS Inspector (X2 POSTS)
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
Email: jobs-fs2@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Free State
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Lelope Tel: (016) 970 3200
Mr T Moholi, Tel: (058) 303 5293
OHS Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering (X3 Posts)
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MI Makgobola Tel 015 290 1723
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or
Email address:
- Job-LEPH@labour.gov.za (Lephalale)
- Job-JF@labour.gov.za (Jane Furse)
- Job-MAKH@labour.gov.za. (Makhado)
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane
OHS Inspector: Mechanical Engineering
ENQUIRIES: Ms. TE Maluleke Tel 015 290 1768
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or
Email address: Job-MOD@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane.
OHS Inspector (4 Posts)
ENQUIRIES: Mr MC Njamela Tel: (043) 702 7500
APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X 9084, East London 5200 or hand or delivered at Cnr. Oxford & Hill Street, East London;
Email: Jobs-EC8@labour.gov.za
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MP Ngqolowa Tel No: (041) 506 5000
APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X6045, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or hand delivered at VSN Centre 116 -134 Goven Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth;
Email: Jobs-EC8@labour.gov.za
OHS Inspector: Occupational Health & Hygiene
ENQUIRIES: Ms TE Maluleke Tel 015 290 1768
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or
Email address: Job-LEPH@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Polokwane
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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 postwith a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)
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 posession 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 eccept 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. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign 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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