DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR POSTS

 
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification academic transcripts including Senior Certificate, ID-document and a Driver’s license where applicable should accompany a fully completed, initialled and signed new form Z83. Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, ID document and other relevant documents as indicated. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be expected to sign an Internship performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). NB: Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. 
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: LABOUR INSPECTIONS SERVICES REF NO: HR4/22/02/07HO 
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum, (all inclusive) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year Degree (NQF7& SAQA recognized) in Engineering (Civil /Electrical/Mechanical /Explosives/Chemical/ Environmental Health/ Occupational Health/Hygiene). Five (5) years’ experience at Senior Management level. Five years (5) functional experience in Operational/ Administrative Services. Knowledge: Public service transformation and management issues, Public Service Act, Ability to convert policy into action, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts, Departmental policies and procedures, Accounting Systems and Internal Control, Corporate governance, Batho Pele principles. Skills: Administration and Financial management, Strong leadership, Strategic decision-making abilities, Good interpersonal relations, Ability to build high-performance teams, Computer literacy, Project management, Communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide leadership and management service to all processes pertaining to the development and implementation of the Labour Inspection Strategy, policies and work-plans. Plan, organize, lead and control the strategy for high risk and problematic sectors. Develop, Review and amend standards the legislation and its regulations. Provide technical and legislative advice to employers, employees and organised labour. Manage all resources of the Chief Director such as Human Resource; Financial Resources; Assets, etc. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Moiloa Tel No: 012 309 4389 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Human Resource Management: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs-HQ8@labour.gov.za


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OTHER POSTS
 
 
SPECIALIST: EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS REF NO: HR4/4/5/203 
SALARY : R882 042 per annum, (all inclusive) 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: East London, Eastern Cape 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year relevant qualification in Labour Relations/ BCOM Law/ LLB with Two years management experience. Three (3) years functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services/ Labour relations matters. Knowledge: Public Service transformation and management issues, White paper on transformation of Public Services, Public Service Act, Ability to convert policy into action, Public Service regulation and relevant prescripts and departmental policies and procedures. Skills: Facilitation skills, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem Solving skills, Interviewing, listening and observation skills, Presentation skills, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management, Verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the implementation of Employment Standards Inspection Strategy, Policy and Procedures. Develop and monitor the implementation of policy and work plan to ensure peaceful and harmonious employer employee relationship. Manage and conduct the advocacy and educational programmes directed towards internal and external stakeholders. Manage all resources of the Sub-directorate such as Human Resources, Financial Resources, Assets, etc. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Mbongwana Tel No: 043 701 3000 
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9005, East London, 5201 or hand deliver at: Department of Labour, No.3 Hill Street, East London. Email: Jobs-EC1@labour.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR CENTRE OPERATIONS REF NO: HR4/4/7/58 
SALARY : R882 042 per annum, (all inclusive) 
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Sabie 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) National Diploma NQF 6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Public Administration/Management, Business Administration Management Operations Management, Project Management, Three (3) years legal qualification. Five years’ experience of which two (2) at an Assistant Director level and three (3) years functional experience in labour market operations/service delivery environment. Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management processes, Asset management, All Labour Legislations, Departmental Policies and Procedures Public Service Regulations, Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Management, Computer literacy, Presentation, Communications (Both Verbal and Written), Interpersonal, Conflict management, Leadership, Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the service delivery objectives as per mandate of the Department of Labour (Daily). Represent the Department in Key Stakeholder Forums including interdepartmental structure of government and municipalities (Intermediate). Implement and manage service delivery improvement plan. Manage all resources of the Labour Centre (Daily). Manage and ensure compliance with ALL HRM policy directives and legislation including the Public Service Act and regulations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Mazibuko Tel No: (013) 764 2105 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X523, Sabie, 1260 or hand deliver at: 10th Avenue (Old Spar Centre), Sabie or via email: Jobs-MP@labour.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : The Chief Director: Provincial Operations 
 
 
 
 
 
OHS INSPECTOR REF NO: HR4/4/5/11 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum 
CENTRE : Richards Bay Labour Centre: KZN 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate plus 3 year recognised qualification in the relevant field, ie. Chemical Engineering; Chemistry, Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health. Valid Drivers License. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures. Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended, Regulation (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, Problem Solving Verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : To plan and independently conduct inspection with the aim of ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards. To confirm registration 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 relevant labour legislation including compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections. Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile a report thereof. 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 case.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Nkosi Tel No: (035) 7601614 
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag X20033, Empangeni, 3880, Or hand deliver at 11 Lira Rink Road, Richards Bay: Email: Jobs-KZN@labour.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
INSPECTOR REF NO: HR 4/4/5/7 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum 
CENTRE : Durban
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification Labour Relations/ BCOM Law / LLB. A valid driver’s license. One (1) year functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contributions, Employment Equity Act. Skills: Facilitation skills, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiation skills, Problem Solving skills, Interviewing, listening and observation skills, Presentation skills, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Execute investigations independently on reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce as and when necessary. Plan and conduct proactive (Blitz) inspection regularly monitor compliance with labour legislation. Conduct advocacy campaign on all Labour Legislation independently. Draft and maintain inspection plans and reports including analysis and compilation of consolidated statistical reports on only allocated cases 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SN Biyase Tel No: 031 305 0666 
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Durban Labour Centre: PO Box 10074, Marine Parade 4056 OR E-mail: Jobs-KZN6@LABOUR.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
INSPECTOR (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : R211 713 per annum 
CENTRE : Komani Labour Centre: Eastern Cape Ref No: HR 4/1/1/20 (X1 Post) 
Mbombela Labour Centre: Mpumalanga Ref No: HR4/4/7/60 (X1 Post) 
Labour Centre: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: HR4/4/5/09(X1 Post)
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Relations / BCOM Law / LLB. No experience required. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Skills Development Act, Labour Relation Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity, UI Contribution Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and organizing, Communication written and Verbal, Interpersonal, Computer literacy, Problem solving, Interviewing listening and observation, Analytical. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct occupational inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with all Labour legislations, namely, Basic of Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Unemployment Insurance Act, Compensation for occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Skills Development Act and UCA. Execute investigations and reported cases pertaining to contravention of labour legislation and enforce where and when necessary. Conduct proactive (Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with labour legislation. Conduct advocacy campaigns on identified and allocated labour legislations. Assist in drafting of inspection plans, reports and compilation of statistics on allocated cases. 
 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Mbande Tel No: 045 807 5400 
Ms LL Shawe Tel No: (013) 753 2844 
Mr MSJ September Tel No: (033) 341 5300 
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: P. O. Box 323 Queenstown, 6230. Email: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za  
The Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations. Private Bag X11298, Mbombela, 1200 Or hand deliver at Standard Bank Building, 29 Brown Street, Mbombela. Email: Jobs-MP@labour.gov.za  
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag x9048, PMB, 3200 OR hand deliver at 370 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Email: Jobs-KZN1@labour.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
MSS ADMIN CLERK: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: HR4/4/10/200 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum 
CENTRE : Gqeberha Labour Centre, Eastern Cape Province 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate. No experience required. Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Treasury Regulations. Skills: Verbal and written communication, Interpersonal Relations, Problem Solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Planning and Organising. 
 
DUTIES : To render Supply Chain Management Function in a Labour Centre Daily. Provide a Finance and Office Management service to the Labour Centre Daily. Render a Human Resource Management. Responsible for Training and Performance activities in a Labour Centre Daily. Responsible for the records management in a Labour Centre Daily. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. MP Ngqolowa Tel No: 041 506 500 
 
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations: Private Bag x 6045, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or hand deliver at VSN Building 116-134, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha. Email: Jobs-EC@labour.gov.za