OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering (Id-41)
OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering (Id-41)



Department of Employment & Labour
Department of Employment & Labour
Verified
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Kokstad
I
I
Kwa Zulu Natal, ZA
Kwa Zulu Natal, ZA
Posted Date:
23 Oct 2025
Closing Date
Closing Date:
31 Oct 2025
Posted Date:
23 Oct 2025
Closing Date:
23 Oct 2025
Posted Date:
23 Oct 2025
Closing Date:
23 Oct 2025
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Full-Time
Full-Time
Full-Time
Full-Time
Entry Level
Entry Level
Entry Level
Entry Level
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid
R397 116 p.a
R397 116 p.a
R397 116 p.a
R397 116 p.a
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OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering, Department of Employment & Labour.
Are you passionate about workplace safety and compliance? Join the Department of Employment & Labour as an OHS Inspector and make a real impact by ensuring that engineering and construction sites meet health and safety standards. You’ll conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and promote safer working environments across the industry. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-driven, and ready to protect workers’ lives.
Apply now before the closing date!
OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering, Department of Employment & Labour.
Are you passionate about workplace safety and compliance? Join the Department of Employment & Labour as an OHS Inspector and make a real impact by ensuring that engineering and construction sites meet health and safety standards. You’ll conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and promote safer working environments across the industry. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-driven, and ready to protect workers’ lives.
Apply now before the closing date!
OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering, Department of Employment & Labour.
Are you passionate about workplace safety and compliance? Join the Department of Employment & Labour as an OHS Inspector and make a real impact by ensuring that engineering and construction sites meet health and safety standards. You’ll conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and promote safer working environments across the industry. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-driven, and ready to protect workers’ lives.
Apply now before the closing date!
OHS Inspector: Civil Engineering, Department of Employment & Labour.
Are you passionate about workplace safety and compliance? Join the Department of Employment & Labour as an OHS Inspector and make a real impact by ensuring that engineering and construction sites meet health and safety standards. You’ll conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and promote safer working environments across the industry. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-driven, and ready to protect workers’ lives.
Apply now before the closing date!
Job Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric.
Have Civil Engineering / Construction, 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field.
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.
Job Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric.
Have Civil Engineering / Construction, 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field.
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.
Job Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric.
Have Civil Engineering / Construction, 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field.
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.
Job Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric.
Have Civil Engineering / Construction, 3-year recognised qualification in the relevant field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enquireies
Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 201 0501
Enquireies
Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 201 0501
Enquireies
Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 201 0501
Enquireies
Mr S Ngqoza Tel No: (039) 201 0501
Application Process
Online Application: Click the Apply button and attach your CV along with all required documents.
Hand-deliver: Submit all your required documents to "59 Hope Street, Kokstad, KZN."
Application Process
Online Application: Click the Apply button and attach your CV along with all required documents.
Hand-deliver: Submit all your required documents to "59 Hope Street, Kokstad, KZN."
Application Process
Online Application: Click the Apply button and attach your CV along with all required documents.
Hand-deliver: Submit all your required documents to "59 Hope Street, Kokstad, KZN."
Application Process
Online Application: Click the Apply button and attach your CV along with all required documents.
Hand-deliver: Submit all your required documents to "59 Hope Street, Kokstad, KZN."
Note
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
Use the correct email address associated with the post.
JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted.
Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed.
Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
The Department does not accept applications via fax.
Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision.
It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
Note
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
Use the correct email address associated with the post.
JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted.
Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed.
Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
The Department does not accept applications via fax.
Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision.
It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
Note
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
Use the correct email address associated with the post.
JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted.
Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed.
Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
The Department does not accept applications via fax.
Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision.
It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
Note
All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
Use the correct email address associated with the post.
JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted.
Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed.
Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
The Department does not accept applications via fax.
Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision.
It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).
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