Jobs · Mpumalanga · Employment and Labour
Inspector
Closes Friday 23 October 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Labour inspector post at the Emalahleni Labour Centre. Plans and carries out inspections and investigations to enforce labour laws. Suits people with a labour relations or OHS qualification and inspec
- Plan and carry out inspections to check that employers follow labour laws such as the BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA and COIDA.
- Investigate reported cases of labour law breaches and take enforcement action, including appearing in Court as a State witness.
- Plan and run regular proactive (Blitz) inspections and write up the reports.
- Qualifications: a three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, B.Tech in Labour Relations or LLB for BCEA, or an engineering, environmental health or chemistry qualification for OHS.
- Experience: two years of functional experience in inspection and enforcement (BCEA) or OHS. A valid driver's licence is required.
- Based at the Labour Centre in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga.
- To apply, post to Private Bag X7293, Emalahleni, 1035, hand deliver to 38 Mandela Avenue, or email Jobs-MPU-EMAL@labour.gov.za. The text gives no closing date.
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Requirements
- Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ B.
- Tech Degree in Labour Relations/ LLB for BCEA or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Health / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Civil & Construction Engineering for OHS.
- Two (2) years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services (BCEA)/ OHS.
- 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
The Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X7293, Emalahleni, 1035 or Hand delivered at 38 Mandela Avenue Corner of Escombe Street and Mandela Avenue Emalahleni. For online application Email: to Jobs- MPU-EMAL@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr EA Masemola Tel No: (013) 653 3800/ 656 1422
Notes from the department
African Male, Coloured, Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male and People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 16 · open the PDF
POST 36/17: INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/7/95 SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Labour Centre: Emalahleni REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ B. Tech Degree in Labour Relations/ LLB for BCEA or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Health / Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Civil & Construction Engineering for OHS. Two (2) years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services (BCEA)/ OHS. 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: Mr EA Masemola Tel No: (013) 653 3800/ 656 1422 APPLICATIONS: The Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X7293, Emalahleni, 1035 or Hand delivered at 38 Mandela Avenue Corner of Escombe Street and Mandela Avenue Emalahleni. For online application Email: to Jobs- MPU-EMAL@labour.gov.za NOTE: African Male, Coloured, Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male and People with Disability are encouraged to apply.