Team Leader - Labour Inspection and Enforcement

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting a Team Leader for its Vryheid Labour Centre. The role leads substantive labour inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, and contributes to regional inspection planning.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and independently conduct substantive inspections to ensure compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA, OHS, UCA).
• Plan and run investigations into reported cases of contravention of labour legislation, and enforce where necessary, including preparing for and appearing in court as a state witness.
• Plan and carry out regular proactive (Blitz) inspections, compiling and consolidating reports.
• Plan and run advocacy campaigns on labour legislation, analyse their impact and compile reports.
• Manage the finalisation of case files and investigations handled by inspectors.
• Contribute to higher-level planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans.

Required profile

• Matriculation (Grade 12) and a three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations or LLB.
• Two years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and of acts such as the Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, BCEA, COIDA, OHS Act, UIA, UI Contribution Act, Employment Equity Act, Immigration Act and SABS codes.

Required skills

• Facilitation, planning and organising, computer literacy, interpersonal and conflict-handling skills.
• Negotiation, problem solving, interviewing and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking, verbal and written communication.

Applications are made through the Vryheid Labour Centre; priority is given to Indian males and Indian females under the Employment Equity programme.