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OHS: Inspector: Mechanical EngineeringStanger Labour Centre
Closes Friday 20 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Labour inspector post checking that workplaces follow health and safety, unemployment insurance and injury compensation rules. Suits a mechanical engineering graduate with a valid driver's licence.
- Plan and carry out inspections on your own to check that workplaces follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
- Investigate incidents and complaints, enforce the law where needed, and appear in court as a state witness.
- Check that employers are registered under the Unemployment Insurance Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- Must have a Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification at NQF 6/7 in mechanical engineering, and a valid driver's licence. No experience is required.
- Professional body registration is an advantage but not compulsory.
- Based at the Stanger Labour Centre, KwaZulu-Natal. Reference HR4/4/9/4. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification at NQF 6/7 in the relevant field, i.e.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Registration with the relevant, recognized professional body is an advantage but not compulsory.
- No experience required.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental policies and 21 procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes) – incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act.
- Skills:
- Planning and Organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem Solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills, Verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
- To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards.
- To confirm registration of with the Unemployment Insurance Act and the 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 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 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: Stanger Labour Centre: P.O Box 138, Stanger, 4450 or hand deliver at 12 EV Mohamed Street, Cator House, Stanger. For online applications Email to: Jobs-KZN25@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr. M Mwelase Tel No: (032) 307 0989
Notes from the department
EE Target: Indian Male, Indian Female and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 10 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/07: OHS: INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING REF NO: HR4/4/9/4 SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Stanger Labour Centre REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification at NQF 6/7 in the relevant field, i.e. Mechanical Engineering. Valid Driver’s licence. Registration with the relevant, recognized professional body is an advantage but not compulsory. No experience required. Knowledge: Departmental policies and 21 procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes) – incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act. Skills: Planning and Organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem Solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills, Verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES: To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards. To confirm registration of with the Unemployment Insurance Act and the 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 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 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. M Mwelase Tel No: (032) 307 0989 APPLICATIONS: Deputy Director: Stanger Labour Centre: P.O Box 138, Stanger, 4450 or hand deliver at 12 EV Mohamed Street, Cator House, Stanger. For online applications Email to: Jobs-KZN25@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Indian Male, Indian Female and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply