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OHS Inspector
Closes Friday 23 October 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Inspector post at the Emaxesibeni Labour Centre. Inspects workplaces and enforces labour law. Suits people with a Senior Certificate and a 3-year qualification in
- Plan and carry out inspections to check that workplaces follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and standards.
- Check that employers are registered with the Unemployment Insurance Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- Investigate incidents and complaints, enforce the law where needed, and appear in Court as a State witness.
- Must have a Senior Certificate plus a 3-year recognised qualification in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health, and a valid driver's licence. No experience is required.
- Based at the Labour Centre in Emaxesibeni.
- To apply, send your application to the Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X530, eMaxesibeni, 4735, hand deliver to No 52 Church Street, eMaxesibeni, 4735, or email Jobs-ECMTA@labour.gov.za. Enquiries: Ms L Nongena-Sigedle, (039) 254 0282.
- The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Senior Certificate plus a 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field i.e.
- Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health.
- A Valid driver’s licence.
- No experience required.
- Departmental policies and procedures, Employment Services Act, Labour relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act, Skills:
- Facilitation, Planning, Organizing, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal, Conflict handling, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Interviewing, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Monitoring, Evaluation, Performance management, Communication.
Duties
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993.
- Regulations and incorporated standards.
- To confirm registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- Plan, investigate and finalise independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations and enforce as and when necessary, appear in Court as a State witness.
- Plan and conduct allocated proactive Inspections as per the schedule to monitor compliance with the relevant labour legislation, including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections.
- Plan and conduct Advocacy Campaigns on all labour legislation independently.
- Analyse the impact thereof, consolidate and compile a 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, Private Bag X530, eMaxesibeni ,4735, Hand deliver at No 52 Church Street eMxesibeni, 4735. Email: Jobs- ECMTA@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms. L Nongena- Sigedle Tel No: (039) 254 0282
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 36 of 2026 · page 15 · open the PDF
POST 36/15: OHS INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/5/100 SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Labour Centre: Emaxesibeni REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate plus a 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field i.e. Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health. A Valid driver’s licence. No experience required. Departmental policies and procedures, Employment Services Act, Labour relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act, Skills: Facilitation, Planning, Organizing, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal, Conflict handling, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Interviewing, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Monitoring, Evaluation, Performance management, Communication. DUTIES: Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993. Regulations and incorporated standards. To confirm registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Plan, investigate and finalise independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations and enforce as and when necessary, appear in Court as a State witness. Plan and conduct allocated proactive Inspections as per the schedule to monitor compliance with the relevant labour legislation, including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections. Plan and conduct Advocacy Campaigns on all labour legislation independently. Analyse the impact thereof, consolidate and compile a 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. L Nongena- Sigedle Tel No: (039) 254 0282 APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X530, eMaxesibeni ,4735, Hand deliver at No 52 Church Street eMxesibeni, 4735. Email: Jobs- ECMTA@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.