OHS Inspector

The Department of Employment and Labour

Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Healthcare

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Responsibilities

Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993. Regulations and incorporated standards.
To confirm registration with the Unemployment Insurance Act and 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 the 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 the impact thereof, consolidate and compile a 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.

Requirements

Senior Certificate plus a 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field i.e. Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health. A Valid driver's licence. No experience required. Departmental policies and procedures, Employment Services Act, Labour relations 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, Evaluation, Performance management, Communication.

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You'll apply on The Department of Employment and Labour's own site before 23 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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