Team Leader

In brief

**Overview** The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a Team Leader. This role is focused on ensuring compliance with various labour legislations through independent inspections, investigations, and advocacy campaigns. The position also involves managing case finalisation, contributing to regional inspection planning, and ensuring referrals for prosecution of non-compliant employers. **What you will do** * Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with all labour legislations, including the 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 (OHS), and UI Contributions Act (UCA). * Plan and independently execute investigations on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforcement as necessary, including making preparations for and appearing in Court as a State witness. * Plan and regularly conduct allocated proactive Blitzinspections to monitor compliance with labour legislation, including the compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. * Plan and independently conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation, analyse their impact, and consolidate and compile reports. * Manage the finalisation of files for cases received and investigations conducted by the Inspectors. * Contribute at a higher level to the planning, drafting, and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports, including the execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases. * Ensure that non-compliant employers are referred for prosecution within the relevant time frames. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification:** A three (3) year relevant qualification in Labour Relations/Labour Law, LLB, or BCOM LAW. * **Licence:** A Valid driver's licence. * **Experience:** Two (2) years of functional experience in the Inspection and Enforcement Service. * **Knowledge:** Departmental policies and procedures, 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, and Immigration Act. * **Skills:** Facilitation skills, Planning and Organising, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, and Conflict handling skills. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this Team Leader position will possess a three-year qualification in Labour Relations, Labour Law, LLB, or BCOM LAW, complemented by at least two years of functional experience within an Inspection and Enforcement Service. Applicants must hold a valid driver's licence and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of various labour legislations and departmental policies. Essential skills required include facilitation, planning and organising, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, and conflict handling, as the role involves independent execution of inspections, investigations, advocacy campaigns, and potential court appearances. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/team-leader-the-department-of-employment-and-labour-12 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

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

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