Principal Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering

About

The Principal Inspector will support the development and implementation of civil and construction engineering occupational health and safety policy and strategy, conduct complex inspections, research sector trends, and support enforcement action. Applicants need a National Diploma or undergraduate degree in Civil/Construction Engineering, four years' functional experience, and a valid driver's licence. Reference: HR4/4/9/2 Salary: R605 742 per annum Duty station: Labour Centre: Richmond

How to apply

Submit applications to Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000, or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001. For online applications: Jobs-KZN2@labour.gov.za. Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, and indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email. Applications must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za/documents. Only an updated comprehensive CV and a completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form is required.

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: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, OHS Management System.
• Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management.