Team Leader

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Overview This document outlines the role of a Team Leader for the Department of Employment and Labour, based at the Labour Centre in Vryheid. The position, referenced as HR/4/4/10/2, offers a salary of R413 001 per annum. Priority for Employment Equity (EE) targets will be given to Indian Males and Indian Females. What you will do The Team Leader will be responsible for: * Planning and independently conducting 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 (OHS), and UI Contribution Act (UCA). * Planning and executing investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation, enforcing as necessary, and preparing for and appearing in court as a state witness. * Planning and conducting allocated proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation, including the compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. * Planning and independently conducting advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation, analysing their impact, and consolidating and compiling reports. * Managing the finalisation of case files received and investigations conducted by Inspectors. * Contributing at a higher level to the planning, drafting, and maintenance of regional inspection plans. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matriculation/ Grade 12 * Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ LLB * Two (2) years’ functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services * A valid motor vehicle driving license * **Knowledge:** Departmental policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, NMWA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act * **Skills:** Facilitation, Planning and Organising, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Conflict handling, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Interviewing, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication Who should apply Applicants should possess a Matriculation/Grade 12 certificate, a three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations or an LLB, and at least two years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. A valid motor vehicle driving license is required. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of various labour legislation and departmental procedures, alongside strong skills in facilitation, planning, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, conflict handling, negotiation, problem-solving, interviewing, presentation, innovation, analysis, and both verbal and written communication. As per the Employment Equity targets, priority will be given to Indian Males and Indian Females. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-employment-and-labour-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-hr-4-4-10-2 Source: govpage

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