Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centres: Labour Centre Kimberley (Ref: HR4/4/8/164) | Labour Centre Kuruman (Ref: HR4/4/8/165)
Closing Date: 08 June 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for two (2) OHS Inspector positions based in the Northern Cape — one at the Kimberley Labour Centre and one at the Kuruman Labour Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in engineering, health sciences, or related disciplines to serve the public by promoting and enforcing occupational health and safety standards across South African workplaces.

What You Will Be Doing

As an OHS Inspector, you will plan and independently conduct workplace inspections to ensure employer compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, as well as its associated Regulations and incorporated Standards. Your role will be hands-on and field-based, requiring initiative, sound judgement, and a working knowledge of labour legislation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, investigating, and finalising incidents and complaints reported under the OHS Act, and enforcing compliance where necessary — including appearing in court as a State witness
• Conducting scheduled proactive inspections to monitor workplace compliance with the OHS Act and other relevant labour legislation, and compiling detailed inspection reports
• Planning and independently conducting advocacy campaigns on labour legislation, analysing their impact, and compiling consolidated reports
• Contributing to the planning, drafting, and maintenance of regional inspection plans, and preparing statistical reports on regional and allocated cases

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in one of the following fields:

Environmental Health, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction, Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.

A valid driver’s licence is essential.

Candidates must demonstrate sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, OHS Regulations, SANS Codes, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), and the Unemployment Insurance Act. Strong planning, communication, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are required.

Equity Note

In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to Coloured males, Indian males and females, and White males.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form together with an updated CV, combined into a single PDF document. Certified copies of qualifications are only required from shortlisted candidates. Applications may be submitted via email to:

📧 Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za (both Kimberley and Kuruman posts)

Or by post/hand delivery to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301
(Hand delivery: Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley)

Enquiries: Ms S Kleinsmith | ☎ (053) 838 1707

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