Ohs: Inspector: Civil And Construction Engineering

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an OHS: Inspector specializing in Civil and Construction Engineering, located at the Labour Centre: Lephalale, within the Department of Employment and Labour. The position offers a salary of R413 001 per annum. **What you will do** To plan and independently conduct inspection with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standard. 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 the impact thereof, consolidate and compile a 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate plus a three (3) year recognised qualification in the relevant field, i.e., Construction Engineering. * 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 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 Organising, 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. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess a Senior Certificate, a three-year recognised qualification in Construction Engineering, and a valid driver's license. Registration with a relevant professional body is advantageous but not mandatory. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (as amended, with its regulations and incorporated standards), the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, and the Unemployment Insurance Act. Essential skills include planning and organising, various communication abilities (general, verbal, and written), computer literacy, facilitation, interpersonal skills, conflict handling, negotiation, problem-solving, interviewing, presentation, innovation, and analytical skills. Priority will be given to African Female, Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female candidates. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-employment-and-labour-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-hr-4-4-6-08 Source: govpage

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