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Department of Employment and Labour

Principal Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering

  • Labour Centre: Richmond
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • R606k /yr
  • Engineering and Built Environment
Closing date
Friday, 20 November 2026 at 16:00 11 days left
Reference
HR4/4/9/2
Source
DPSA · 6 Nov 2026

Requirements

Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Civil/Construction Engineering. Four (4) years functional experience in Civil/Construction Engineering Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, OHS Management System. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management.

Duties

Provide inputs into the development of Civil and Construction Engineering Policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation. Conduct complex inspections for Civil and Construction Engineering regularly as per OHS programme. Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Occupational Health & Safety in terms of Civil and Construction Engineering Sector. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.

How to apply

Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001. For Online Applications: [email protected]

Enquiries

Mr SF Kubeka Tel No: (031) 366 2121

Note

EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males.

General note

Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department 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 old Z83 application form will not be considered. Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form. 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 and a completed, initialled and signed 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 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). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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. Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 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 is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

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