Jobs · Eastern Cape · Employment and Labour
Inspector
Closes Friday 6 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Labour Inspector at Kariega Labour Centre. Inspects workplaces, investigates labour law cases and appears in Court. Suits someone with a labour relations qualification and two years of inspection expe
- Plan and carry out inspections to check that employers follow labour laws, including the BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA and OHSA.
- Investigate reported cases of labour law breaches and enforce the law where needed, including acting as a State witness in Court.
- Plan and carry out regular blitz inspections and advocacy campaigns, then write reports.
- Must have a three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, a B.Tech in Labour Relations or an LLB, plus two years of inspection and enforcement experience and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at Kariega Labour Centre, Eastern Cape.
- Send applications by post to PO Box 562, Kariega, 6230, hand deliver to 15A Chase Street, Kariega, 6230, or email Jobs-ECUHG@labour.gov.za. Address to the Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations.
- The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ B.
- Tech Degree in Labour Relations/ LLB.
- Two (2) years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- 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.
Duties
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislation, namely, 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 execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including making presentations for and appearing in Court as a State witness.
- Plan and conduct allocated proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections.
- Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile 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.
How to apply
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 562, Kariega, 6230 or Hand deliver at 15A Chase Street, Kariega, 6230. Email: Jobs- ECUHG@labour.gov.za
For attention:Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations.
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Enquiries
Ms. WXS Koba Tel No: (041) 995 7047
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 62 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/112: INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/10/11 SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Kariega Labour Centre REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ B. Tech Degree in Labour Relations/ LLB. Two (2) years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: 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. DUTIES: Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislation, namely, 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 execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including making presentations for and appearing in Court as a State witness. Plan and conduct allocated proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile 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. ENQUIRIES: Ms. WXS Koba Tel No: (041) 995 7047 APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, PO Box 562, Kariega, 6230 or Hand deliver at 15A Chase Street, Kariega, 6230. Email: Jobs- ECUHG@labour.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations. NOTE: African Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.