Inspector

The South African Department of Employment & Labour; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental employment agency in Durban is seeking skilled candidates for roles requiring a tertiary qualification in Labour Relations or Law. Responsibilities include conducting inspections for compliance with labour legislation, partaking in investigations of labor law violations, and drafting inspection plans. Ideal candidates possess facilitation, analytical, and strong communication skills. Applications must include a completed Z83 form and must be submitted by 20 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is essential.
• Understanding of the Skills Development Act and Labour Relations Act is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational inspections for compliance with labour legislation.
• Investigate cases of contravention of labour legislation.
• Draft inspection plans and compile statistics on cases.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Planning and Organizing

Computing (Spreadsheets, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Interviewing Skills

Analytical

Verbal and Written communication skills

Knowledge of Employment Equity Act

Education

Three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ BCOM Law/ LLB

Job description

Centre: Vryheid Ref No: HR4/4/5/103 (X2 Posts) Labour Centre: Durban Ref No: HR4/4/5/02 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ BCOM Law/ LLB. Valid

Driver's licence.

Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act.

Skills:

• Facilitation Skills
• Planning and Organizing (Own work)
• Computing (Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and word processing)
• Interpersonal
• Problem solving
• Interviewing Skills
• Analytical
• Verbal and Written communication skills
• Employment Equity Act

DUTIES

Conduct occupational inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislations.

Executive investigations on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce where and when necessary.

Conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation.

Assist in drafting of inspection plans, reports and compilation of statistics on allocated cases.

ENQUIRIES

Mr F Dladla Tel No: [phone]

Mr SA Mchunu Tel No: [phone]

APPLICATIONS

Deputy Director: Vryheid Labour Centre, P O Box 430, Vryheid 3100 Or hand deliver at 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid 3100.

For Online Application: Jobs- [e-mail] For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal

Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre, PO Box 10074, Durban 4056 Or hand deliver at Govt Buildings Masonic Grove, 16 Beach Grove, Durban. For online applications email [e-mail] For Attention: Sub- directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal

CLOSING DATE

20 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, 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. 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