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Principal Inspector: Occupational Health And Hygiene

Department

Department of Employment and Labour

Location

Labour Centre: Groblersdal Labour Centre

Salary

R605 742 per annum

Closing date

23 Oct 2026

Reference number

HR4/4/6/07

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number HR4/4/6/07.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 23 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) / Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Health / Occupational Health / Hygiene/ Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering. Valid driver’s License. Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection/ services. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standard, OHS Management System. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organising, 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 Legislation. Conduct complex inspections for Health and Hygiene regularly as per the inspection programme. Conduct technical research on the latest trends in Occupational Health and Hygiene within identified sectors. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.

Enquiries

Ms.JM Fope Tel No: (015) 290 1665

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.