Inspector

In brief

Overview The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking an Inspector to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance with a wide range of labour legislation through conducting inspections, investigations, and advocacy campaigns across various labour acts. What you will do * Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with all labour legislation, 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 Act (OHSA), and UI Contributions Act (UICA). * Plan and independently execute investigations on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation, enforcing regulations as necessary, and making presentations for and appearing in Court as a State witness. * Plan and regularly conduct allocated proactive Blitz inspections to monitor compliance with labour legislation, including the compilation and consolidation of reports from these inspections. * Plan and independently conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation, analyse their impact, and consolidate and compile reports. * 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, B. Tech Degree in Labour Relations, or LLB (for BCEA roles) OR Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Health / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Civil & Construction Engineering (for OHS roles). * Two (2) years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services (BCEA/ OHS). * A valid driver's licence. * Knowledge of: 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. Who should apply Candidates with a relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, Law, or specific engineering/health fields, who possess at least two years of functional experience in inspection and enforcement services related to labour legislation. Applicants should have a valid driver's licence, comprehensive knowledge of various South African labour laws, and demonstrate a strong set of analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills essential for enforcement, investigation, and advocacy roles. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/inspector-the-department-of-employment-and-labour-8 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

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

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