Team Leader
Department of Employment and Labour
Labour Centre: Vryheid · · fulltime
Posted 6 Nov 2026 · Apply by 20 Nov 2026
About
Lead substantive inspections, investigations, advocacy and case finalisation to enforce labour legislation. Requires Grade 12, a three-year Labour Relations or LLB qualification, two years' inspection and enforcement experience, and a driving licence.
Salary: R413 001 per annum.
Reference: HR/4/4/10/2.
Duty station: Labour Centre: Vryheid.
How to apply
Submit a completed new Z83 form and CV as one attachment, quoting the correct job title and reference number, to Deputy Director: Vryheid Labour Centre, PO Box 430, Vryheid, 3100; hand deliver to 99 Landrose Street, Vryheid; or email Jobs-KZN29@Labour.gov.za.
ApplyResponsibilities
- Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all labour legislation.
- Plan and execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary, including preparing for and appearing in court as a state witness.
- Plan and conduct allocated proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections.
- Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report.
- Manage the finalisation files of cases received, and investigations conducted by the Inspectors.
- Contribute at a higher-level planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans.
Qualifications
- Matriculation/ Grade 12, three (3) year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/ LLB.
- Two (2) years’ functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
- A valid motor vehicle driving license.
- Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and labour legislation.
- Facilitation, planning and organising, computer literacy, interpersonal, conflict handling, negotiation, problem solving, interviewing, presentation, innovative, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.