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Bcea Inspector: Inspection Services
Closes Friday 13 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Three BCEA Inspector posts (two in Pietermaritzburg, one in Estcourt) checking that employers follow labour laws. Suits people with a relevant three-year qualification and a valid driver's licence.
- Inspect workplaces to check that they follow labour laws, and investigate reported breaches of these laws.
- Carry out regular proactive (Blitz) inspections and run advocacy campaigns on allocated labour laws.
- Must have a three-year relevant qualification in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB, and a valid driver's licence.
- Knowledge is needed of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Unemployment Contributions Act and Employment Equity Act.
- Based at the Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre (two posts, Ref HR4/4/9/6) or the Estcourt Labour Centre (one post, Ref HR4/4/9/5).
- Salary is R280 278 per annum. The advert does not state a closing date. Applications go by post, by hand, or by email to the address for each centre.
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Requirements
- Three (3) years relevant qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB.
- A Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Department Policies and Procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Unemployment Contributions Act, Employment Equity Act, Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles).
- Skills:
- Facilitation skills, Planning and Organising (own work), Computer literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Problem solving Skills, Interviewing skills, Analytical Communication skills.
Duties
- Conduct occupational Inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislations.
- Execute investigations on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce where and when necessary.
- Conduct proactive (Blitz) Inspection regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation.
- Conduct advocacy campaigns on identified and allocated labour legislation.
- Assist in drafting of Inspection Plans, reports and compilation of statistics on allocated cases.
How to apply
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand at Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Email to: jobs-KZN21@labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: P O Box 445, Estcourt, 3310 or hand at 75 Phillip Street, Estcourt. Email to: jobs-KZN26@labour.gov.za.
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Enquiries
Mr M September Tel No: (033) 341 5300 (Pietermaritzburg) Ms J Fakazi Tel No: (036) 352 7767 (Estcourt)
Notes from the department
EE targets-Indian Males and Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 18 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/16: BCEA INSPECTOR: INSPECTION SERVICES (X3 POSTS) SALARY: R280 278 per annum CENTRE: Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/9/6 (X2 Posts) Estcourt Labour Centre Ref No: HR4/4/9/5 (X1 Post) REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years relevant qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB. A Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Department Policies and Procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Unemployment Contributions Act, Employment Equity Act, Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles). Skills: Facilitation skills, Planning and Organising (own work), Computer literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Problem solving Skills, Interviewing skills, Analytical Communication skills. DUTIES: Conduct occupational Inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislations. Execute investigations on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce where and when necessary. Conduct proactive (Blitz) Inspection regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation. Conduct advocacy campaigns on identified and allocated labour legislation. Assist in drafting of Inspection Plans, reports and compilation of statistics on allocated cases. ENQUIRIES: Mr M September Tel No: (033) 341 5300 (Pietermaritzburg) Ms J Fakazi Tel No: (036) 352 7767 (Estcourt) APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X9048, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand at Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Email to: jobs-KZN21@labour.gov.za Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: P O Box 445, Estcourt, 3310 or hand at 75 Phillip Street, Estcourt. Email to: jobs-KZN26@labour.gov.za. NOTE: EE targets-Indian Males and Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.