Jobs · Eastern Cape · Employment and Labour
Inspector
Closes Friday 6 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Two Inspector posts at the Gqeberha Labour Centre. The work is inspecting workplaces and investigating cases to check compliance with labour laws. Suits people with a relevant tertiary qualification a
- Plan and carry out inspections on your own to check that employers follow the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Investigate reported cases of labour law breaches and enforce the law when needed.
- Run regular proactive (Blitz) inspections and labour law awareness campaigns.
- Must have a three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, BCom Law or LLB.
- Must have one year of functional experience in inspection and enforcement services, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at the Gqeberha Labour Centre. Applications can be posted, hand delivered at 116-134 Govan Mbeki Avenue, or emailed to Jobs-ECPLZ@LABOUR.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification Labour Relations/ BCOM Law/ LLB.
- One (1) year functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental policies, procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act.
- Skills:
- Facilitation skills, Planning and Organizing (Mainly for own), Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills, Interviewing, listening and observation skills, Presentation skills, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
- Plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
- Execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary.
- Plan and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspection regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation.
- Conduct advocacy campaign on all Labour Legislation independently.
- Draft and maintain inspection plans and reports including analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on only allocated cases.
How to apply
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X6045, Gqeberha, 6000 or hand deliver at 116-134 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Central, VSN Building, Gqeberha, 6000; Email: Jobs-ECPLZ@LABOUR.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr V Sityana Tel No: (041) 506 5000
Notes from the department
African Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 64 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/116: INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/10/10 (X2 POSTS) SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: Gqeberha Labour Centre REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification Labour Relations/ BCOM Law/ LLB. One (1) year functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Departmental policies, procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act. Skills: Facilitation skills, Planning and Organizing (Mainly for own), Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills, Interviewing, listening and observation skills, Presentation skills, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES: Plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary. Plan and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspection regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation. Conduct advocacy campaign on all Labour Legislation independently. Draft and maintain inspection plans and reports including analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on only allocated cases. ENQUIRIES: Mr V Sityana Tel No: (041) 506 5000 APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X6045, Gqeberha, 6000 or hand deliver at 116-134 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Central, VSN Building, Gqeberha, 6000; Email: Jobs-ECPLZ@LABOUR.gov.za NOTE: African Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.