Principal Inspector: Occupational Health & Hygiene
REF NO: HR4/4/4/11/01 (X2 POSTS)
(Re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply)
SALARY : R582 444 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Parktown
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF
7) in Environmental Health/ Analytical Chemistry/ Occupational Health/ Hygiene/ Chemical engineering. Four years' functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection/ Services. Valid driver's Licence. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS Standards, OHS Management System, OHS act, OHS Regulation, OHSAS, Inspectors appointment certificate, Appointment certificate ex-officio. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem solving, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project Management.
DUTIES : Provide inputs into the development of Health and Hygiene policies and ensure
implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Labour in terms of OHS. Conduct complex inspections for Health and Hygiene regularly as per inspection programme. Conduct technical research on the latest trends in Occupational Health and Safety within identified sectors. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Tshabalala Tel No: (011) 853 0300
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001 or
hand deliver at 47 Empire Road, Parktown. For online applications email: Jobs- GP22@labour.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 05 December 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
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 in full as it is on the advert not abbreviations 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 posession 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's technical and generic requirements. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. 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)
ERRATUM: Please note the ESSA link provided for directing applications to the advertised post of Senior Administration Clerk, Head Office, Pretoria with a Ref No: GAP-PRET-26365014-20251028-1 was incorrect. The post was advertised on Public Vacancy Circular 41 dated 07 November 2025 with a closing date of 21 November 2025. Here is the correct link: Https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/ please direct your applications. The closing date has been extended
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