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Principal Inspector: Employment EquityProvincial Office: Gauteng, Parktown
Closes Friday 27 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Principal Inspector post at the Gauteng Provincial Office. Manages and conducts inspections and enforces Employment Equity Act compliance. Suits people with a law degree and four years of inspection o
- Duties: manage and carry out complex inspections and reviews to enforce Employment Equity Act compliance.
- Duties: manage reported cases of Employment Equity Act breaches, monitor unfair discrimination, bullying and harassment, and run advocacy campaigns.
- Must have: a law qualification at NQF level 6 (for example LLB, BA Law or B-Juris), recognised by SAQA.
- Must have: four years of functional experience in inspection and/or enforcement services, and a valid driver's licence.
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Requirements
- A qualification at (NQF 6) as recognised by SAQA in B-Proc / B-Juris / Labour Law / Diploma in law/ B-Com Law/ BA Law/ LLB.
- Four (4) years’ functional experience in Inspection and/ or Enforcement Services.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, Employment Services Act, UI Contributions Act, Pension Fund Act, OHS Act, Skills Development Act, Skills Development and Levies Act, Immigration Act, Labour Relations Act, National Minimum Wage Act, BCEA, Public Services Act and Regulations, Departmental policies and procedures, IES Standard Operating Procedure, IES Strategy, National Labour Migration Policy.
- Skills:
- Facilitation, Planning and organizing, Computer literacy, Problem solving, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation, Problem solving, Negotiation, Report writing, Time management, Conflict handling, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written Communication skills.
Duties
- Manage and conduct complex inspections (DG reviews, Re-assessment and Monitoring) with the aim of enforcing and ensuring compliance with Employment Equity Act (EEA) and Regulations.
- Manage and monitor reported cases pertaining to contravention of Employment Equity Act, Regulations and enforce compliance.
- Monitor unfair discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace.
- Coordinate and implement advocacy campaigns on Employment Equity Act as per work plan and analyse the impact thereof.
- Manage the resources in the Unit.
How to apply
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 or hand deliver at 47 Empire Road, Parktown or Direct your applications to Jobs- GP-IES/1@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr M Tshabalala Tel No: (012) 309 0500
Notes from the department
EE targets priority will be given to Coloured Males, Indian males and white males.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 12 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/08: PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR: EMPLOYMENT EQUITY REF NO: HR4/4/4/11/01 SALARY: R605 742 per annum CENTRE: Provincial Office: Gauteng, Parktown REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at (NQF 6) as recognised by SAQA in B-Proc / B-Juris / Labour Law / Diploma in law/ B-Com Law/ BA Law/ LLB. Four (4) years’ functional experience in Inspection and/ or Enforcement Services. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, Employment Services Act, UI Contributions Act, Pension Fund Act, OHS Act, Skills Development Act, Skills Development and Levies Act, Immigration Act, Labour Relations Act, National Minimum Wage Act, BCEA, Public Services Act and Regulations, Departmental policies and procedures, IES Standard Operating Procedure, IES Strategy, National Labour Migration Policy. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and organizing, Computer literacy, Problem solving, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation, Problem solving, Negotiation, Report writing, Time management, Conflict handling, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written Communication skills. DUTIES: Manage and conduct complex inspections (DG reviews, Re-assessment and Monitoring) with the aim of enforcing and ensuring compliance with Employment Equity Act (EEA) and Regulations. Manage and monitor reported cases pertaining to contravention of Employment Equity Act, Regulations and enforce compliance. Monitor unfair discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace. Coordinate and implement advocacy campaigns on Employment Equity Act as per work plan and analyse the impact thereof. Manage the resources in the Unit. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Tshabalala Tel No: (012) 309 0500 APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 or hand deliver at 47 Empire Road, Parktown or Direct your applications to Jobs- GP-IES/1@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE targets priority will be given to Coloured Males, Indian males and white males.