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Principal Inspector: Mechanical EngineeringDurban Labour Centre
Closes Friday 20 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Principal Inspector for Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Employment and Labour. Suits a qualified mechanical engineer with health and safety inspection experience.
- Main duties: inspect complex mechanical engineering sites regularly under the OHS programme, and give input into policies and strategy.
- Also: research the latest mechanical engineering trends in occupational health and safety, and help with enforcement action, including reports for legal proceedings.
- Must have: a three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or a bachelor's degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering, and four years of health and safety inspection experience focused on mechanical engineering.
- A valid driver's licence is required. Knowledge of the OHS Act, COIDA and the Public Service Act is listed.
- Based at the KZN Provincial Office in Durban (Durban Labour Centre).
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Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Safety Inspections focusing on Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, COIDA, 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 Mechanical Engineering and ensure implementation of Policies and Strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Mechanical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Mechanical Engineering in terms of Occupational Health and Safety.
- 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-KZN16@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 10 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/06: PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING REF NO: HR4/4/9/3 SALARY: R605 742 per annum CENTRE: Durban Labour Centre REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering. Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Safety Inspections focusing on Mechanical Engineering. Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, COIDA, 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 Mechanical Engineering and ensure implementation of Policies and Strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation. Conduct complex inspections for Mechanical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme. Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Mechanical Engineering in terms of Occupational Health and Safety. 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-KZN16@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males.