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Team Leader
Closes Friday 6 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Team Leader post at the Lephalale Labour Centre. The job leads labour inspections and investigations of labour law breaches, and suits people with a labour law qualification and inspection experience.
- Plan and carry out inspections to check that employers follow the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act.
- Investigate reported cases of labour law breaches, enforce the law, and appear in Court as a State witness when needed.
- Plan and run regular proactive (Blitz) inspections, and compile and combine their reports.
- Must have a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, LLB or BCOM Law, plus three years for the diploma or degree.
- Must have two years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at the Labour Centre in Lephalale. Applications go to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700, or by email to Job-LEPH@labour.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Three (3) year’s National Diploma (NQF 6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations / Labour Law / LLB / BCOM Law.
- Two (2) year’s functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge:
- Department policies and procedures, Employment Services Act, Labour Relation 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, Performance Management, Communication.
Duties
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with some of labour legislation, namely, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA).
- Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including making preparations for and appearing in Court as a State witness.
- Plan, allocate and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections.
- Conduct Advocacy campaigns on Labour legislations regularly.
- Manage the finalization of files of cases received and investigations conducted by the Inspectors.
- Contribute at a management 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
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or Job-LEPH@labour.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms. MS Lebogo Tel No: (015) 290 1662
Notes from the department
EE target- Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 62 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/111: TEAM LEADER REF NO: HR4/4/6/46 SALARY: R413 001 per annum CENTRE: Labour Centre: Lephalale REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year’s National Diploma (NQF 6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Labour Relations / Labour Law / LLB / BCOM Law. Two (2) year’s functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: Department policies and procedures, Employment Services Act, Labour Relation 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, Performance Management, Communication. DUTIES: Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with some of labour legislation, namely, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA). Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including making preparations for and appearing in Court as a State witness. Plan, allocate and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. Conduct Advocacy campaigns on Labour legislations regularly. Manage the finalization of files of cases received and investigations conducted by the Inspectors. Contribute at a management 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. MS Lebogo Tel No: (015) 290 1662 APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or Job-LEPH@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE target- Priority will be given to Coloured Male, Coloured Female, Indian Female, White Male, White Female.