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Principal Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering

Department of Employment and Labour

Labour Centre: Richmond · ·

Posted 6 Nov 2026 · Apply by 20 Nov 2026

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Conduct complex civil and construction engineering OHS inspections, research and enforcement support. Requires a civil/construction engineering diploma or degree, four years' functional experience and a valid driver's licence. Salary: R605 742 per annum. Reference: HR4/4/9/2. Duty station: Labour Centre: Richmond.

How to apply

Submit a completed new Z83 form and CV as one attachment, quoting the correct job title and reference number, to Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office, PO Box 940, Durban, 4000; hand deliver to 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001; or email Jobs-KZN2@labour.gov.za.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide inputs into the development of Civil and Construction Engineering Policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
  • Conduct complex inspections for Civil and Construction Engineering regularly as per OHS programme.
  • Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Occupational Health & Safety in terms of Civil and Construction Engineering Sector.
  • Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.

Qualifications

  • Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Civil/Construction Engineering.
  • Four (4) years functional experience in Civil/Construction Engineering.
  • Valid Driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge of Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards and OHS Management System.
  • Facilitation, planning and organizing, computer literacy, interpersonal, problem solving, interviewing, presentation, innovative, analytical, research and project management skills.

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