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Principal Inspector: Civil and Construction EngineeringLabour Centre: Richmond
Closes Friday 20 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Principal Inspector for civil and construction engineering. Inspects sites for health and safety compliance, helps write policy, and supports legal action. Suits qualified civil engineers with four ye
- Help develop civil and construction engineering policies and put the health and safety (OHS) strategy into practice.
- Carry out complex civil and construction inspections regularly, as set out in the OHS programme.
- Research the latest health and safety trends in the civil and construction sector.
- Support enforcement action, including writing reports for legal proceedings.
- Must have a three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Civil/Construction Engineering, four years of functional experience in the field, and a valid driver's licence.
- The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Civil/Construction Engineering.
- Four (4) years functional experience in Civil/Construction Engineering Valid Driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, OHS Management System.
- Skills:
- Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management.
Duties
- Provide inputs into the development of Civil and Construction Engineering Policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Civil and Construction Engineering regularly as per OHS programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Occupational Health & Safety in terms of Civil and Construction Engineering Sector.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
How to apply
Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001. For Online Applications: Jobs-KZN2@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr SF Kubeka Tel No: (031) 366 2121
Notes from the department
EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 9 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/05: PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR: CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING REF NO: HR4/4/9/2 SALARY: R605 742 per annum CENTRE: Labour Centre: Richmond REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Civil/Construction Engineering. Four (4) years functional experience in Civil/Construction Engineering Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, OHS Management System. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management. DUTIES: Provide inputs into the development of Civil and Construction Engineering Policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation. Conduct complex inspections for Civil and Construction Engineering regularly as per OHS programme. Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Occupational Health & Safety in terms of Civil and Construction Engineering Sector. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings. ENQUIRIES: Mr SF Kubeka Tel No: (031) 366 2121 APPLICATIONS: Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001. For Online Applications: Jobs-KZN2@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males.