📋Job Overview
Are you ready to take a meaningful step into a career that makes a difference? The Department of Employment and Labour is excited to invite young South Africans to apply for the role of OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering at the Labour Centre in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of workers across the country while gaining invaluable professional experience in public service. As an OHS Inspector, your day-to-day role will be dynamic and impactful. You will plan and carry out inspections to ensure that workplaces comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This means investigating incidents and complaints, conducting proactive inspections, and advocating for better labour practices. Your work will not only help safeguard employees’ health and safety but also ensure that companies adhere to essential regulations. You’ll be on the frontline, ensuring that everyone can work in a safe environment. Why does this role matter? You will be directly contributing to the health and safety of the workforce in your community and across South Africa. By enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations, you help prevent workplace accidents and illnesses, which ultimately supports a healthier society. Your efforts will resonate throughout the community, promoting safer work practices and enhancing the quality of life for many. This position is perfect for young individuals seeking stability and growth in their career. It offers a unique entry point into the public sector, allowing you to develop critical skills such as planning, communication, and problem-solving. You will be equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to advance in government careers, especially in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. Additionally, this role provides opportunities for professional training and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to build a career in public service, this is the role for you. Join the Department of Employment and Labour and help shape a safer future for all South Africans!
📋 Job Details
💰 Salary: R397 116 per annum 20
📍 Location: Labour Centre: Ulundi (KZN)
📧 Applications: Deputy Director: Ulundi Labour Centre, Private Bag X56, Ulundi 3838 Or hand deliver at Unit A Wombe Street, Ulundi. For Online Application: Jobs- KZN3@labour.gov.za
❓ Enquiries: Mr TJ Nkosi Tel No: (035) 879 8800
📝Requirements
Senior Certificate plus a 3 year recognised qualification at NQF6 in the relevant field, ie. Electrical Engineering. Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes)- incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills, Verbal and written communication skills.
⚡Key Duties & Responsibilities
To plan and independently conduct 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 of with the Unemployment Insurance Act and the 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 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 impact thereof, consolidate and compile 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.
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