OHS: Inspector: Mechanical Engineering

About

The role independently plans and conducts occupational health and safety inspections, investigates incidents and complaints, conducts advocacy campaigns, and contributes to regional inspection planning and reporting. Applicants need a Senior Certificate and a recognised three-year Mechanical Engineering qualification at NQF 6/7; no experience is required. Reference: HR4/4/9/4 Salary: R413 001 per annum Duty station: Stanger Labour Centre

How to apply

Submit applications to Deputy Director: Stanger Labour Centre, P.O Box 138, Stanger, 4450, or hand deliver at 12 EV Mohamed Street, Cator House, Stanger. For online applications, email Jobs-KZN25@labour.gov.za. Online application must include a Z83 application form and CV as one attachment, and indicate the correct job title and reference number. Applications must quote the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department; submit a completed, initialled and signed new Z83 form and updated comprehensive CV. Each application for each post must have its own application form.

Responsibilities

• To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards.
• To confirm registration of with the Unemployment Insurance Act and the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
• Plan, investigate and finalise independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations and enforce as and when necessary, appear in court as a state witness, plan and conduct allocated proactive inspections as per schedule to monitor compliance with the
• Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report.
• Contribute at a higher level to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports including, execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on regional and allocated cases.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognised qualification at NQF 6/7 in the relevant field, i.e. Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid Driver's licence.
• Registration with the relevant, recognized professional body is an advantage but not compulsory.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge: Departmental policies and 21 procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes) – incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act.
• Skills: Planning and Organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem Solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills, Verbal and written communication