OHS INSPECTOR (X3 POSTS)

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year tertiary qualification in Environmental Health, Mechanical
Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Chemistry, Construction, Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical
Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge:
Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as
amended, OSH Regulations, South African National Standards (Codes)-
incorporated (Codes become regulations), Compensation for Occupational
Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Employment Equity
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Act- relevant key elements, Relevant guidelines of the aforementioned
legislation. 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.
DUTIES : 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. Plan, investigate and finalize
independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and
other 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 OHS and other relevant Labour

legislations including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such
inspections. Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all other relevant
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr AM Rachoshi at 066 3039 187
Ms R Masilo Tel No: (017) 631 2585
Mr JRM Makate Tel No: (017) 826 1883
APPLICATIONS : Acting Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X4016,
KwaMhlanga, 1022 or hand deliver at: Government Complex, Old Parliament,
Building, Nr 6 KwaMhlanga.
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X9057 Secunda, 2302
or hand deliver at 4 Waterson Street, Sunset Park, Secunda.
Acting Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Private Bag X34 Piet Retief,
2380 or hand deliver at: Balalas Building 42, Kotze Street, Piet Retief.