REFERENCE NO: HR4/4/10/838
SALARY: R397 116 per annum
CENTRE: Labour Centre Beaufort West (Western Cape)
REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualifications:
Three (3) year tertiary qualification:-
National Diploma (NQF6) /
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Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in:
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Labour Relations
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Labour Law
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LLB
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BCom Law
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Experience:
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Two (2) years functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services
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Other Requirements:
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Valid driver’s license
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Knowledge of the Following Legislation and Standards:
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Departmental policies and procedures
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Skills Development Act
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Labour Relations Act
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Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
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Skills Development Levies Act
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Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS)
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Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)
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South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Codes
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Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
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UI Contribution Act (UCA)
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Employment Equity Act (EEA)
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Immigration Act
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Skills:
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Facilitation
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Planning and Organizing
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Computer Literacy
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Interpersonal Skills
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Conflict Handling
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Negotiation
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Problem Solving
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Interviewing
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Presentation
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Innovation
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Analytical Thinking
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Verbal and Written Communication
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DUTIES:
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Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with all labour legislation including BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA, OHS Act, and UCA.
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Investigate and enforce compliance on reported cases of labour legislation contraventions; prepare and appear in court as a State witness when necessary.
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Conduct proactive (blitz) inspections to monitor compliance; compile and consolidate inspection reports.
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Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation; analyse and report on impact.
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Manage and oversee the finalisation of files and investigations conducted by inspectors.
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Contribute at a higher level to the planning, drafting, and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports, including compiling consolidated statistical reports.
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Ensure referral of non-compliant employers for prosecution within the relevant timeframes.
ENQUIRIES:
Mr. Q. Bowman
Tel: (021) 441 8120
APPLICATIONS:
Email: WCJobs-BEA@labour.gov.za
Postal Address:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
P.O. Box 872, Cape Town, 8000
Hand Deliver:
Department of Employment and Labour
No. 9 Long Street, Corner of Riebeeck and Long Street, Cape Town
FOR ATTENTION:
Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Western Cape
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
Employment Equity Targeted Recruitment
The Department is committed to promoting equity (race, gender, disability) in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment contributes to representivity.
Closing Date:
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Walk-in Applications: 01 August 2025 at 16:00
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Online Applications: 01 August 2025 at 00:00
Application Instructions:
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Submit a fully completed, signed, and initialled new Z83 form (available at www.gov.za) and a detailed CV — both must be in one PDF file.
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Use the correct job title, reference number, and email address.
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JPEG images will not be accepted.
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Incomplete, unsigned, or outdated Z83 forms will lead to disqualification.
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Section A–D of Z83 must be fully completed; for Sections E–G, indicate “see CV” where applicable, but answer the reappointment question in Section F.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents before interviews.
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Foreign qualifications must be verified by SAQA (if shortlisted).
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No faxed applications accepted.
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Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Selection Process:
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Shortlisted applicants will undergo a practical assessment and personnel suitability checks (criminal, credit, qualifications, citizenship, employment).
Privacy Notice:
By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes.
If not contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.