Principal Inspector: Mechanical Engineering

About

Conduct complex mechanical engineering OHS inspections, technical research and enforcement support. Requires a mechanical engineering diploma or degree, four years' relevant health and safety inspection experience and a valid driver's licence. Salary: R605 742 per annum. Reference: HR4/4/9/3. Duty station: Durban Labour Centre.

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-KZN16@labour.gov.za.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Safety Inspections focusing on Mechanical 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, COIDA and OHS Management System.
• Facilitation, planning and organizing, computer literacy, interpersonal, problem solving, interviewing, presentation, innovative, analytical, research and project management skills.