Principal Inspector: Mechanical Engineering
Department of Employment and Labour · Durban Labour Centre, South Africa
Closes 20 November
- Location
- Durban Labour Centre, South Africa
- Salary
- R605 742 per year
- Posted
- 7 November 2026
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
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REF NO: HR4/4/9/3 REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering. Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Safety Inspections focusing on Mechanical Engineering. Valid Driver’s licence. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, COIDA, OHS Management System. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management. NOTE: EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males. DUTIES: Provide inputs into the development of Mechanical Engineering and ensure implementation of Policies and Strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation. Conduct complex inspections for Mechanical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme. Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Mechanical Engineering in terms of Occupational Health and Safety. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings. SALARY: R605 742 per annum CENTRE: Durban Labour Centre ENQUIRIES: Mr SF Kubeka Tel No: (031) 366 2121 APPLICATIONS: 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: Jobs-KZN16@labour.gov.za
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