OHS Inspector

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an OHS Inspector at the Department of Employment and Labour. The position involves ensuring compliance with various labour legislation, primarily the Occupational Health and Safety Act, through conducting inspections, investigations, advocacy campaigns, and detailed reporting. **What you will do** * Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, its regulations, and incorporated standards. * Confirm registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and 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, enforcing as necessary, and appearing in Court as a State witness. * Plan and conduct allocated proactive Inspections as per the schedule to monitor compliance with relevant labour legislation, including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections. * Plan and conduct Advocacy Campaigns on all labour legislation independently. * Analyse the impact of campaigns, consolidate, and compile reports. * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate plus a 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field, i.e., Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health. * A Valid driver's licence. * No experience required. * Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Employment Services Act, Labour relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act. * Skills: Facilitation, Planning, Organizing, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal, Conflict handling, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Interviewing, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Monitoring, Evaluation, Performance management, Communication. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a Senior Certificate and a 3-year recognised qualification in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health, who also possess a valid driver's licence. No prior experience is required, making it ideal for recent graduates or those looking for an entry-level position in the field. Applicants should demonstrate strong skills in facilitation, planning, organizing, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, conflict handling, negotiation, problem-solving, interviewing, presentation, innovation, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, performance management, and general communication. A solid understanding of various labour legislation and departmental procedures is also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/ohs-inspector-the-department-of-employment-and-labour-11 Source: myjobmag

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• No previous work experience required.

• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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