Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (OHS) Inspector Vacancies – 2 Positions

INSPECTOR: OHS 2 POSTS REF NO: HR 4/4/2/151
SALARY : R227 802 per annum
CENTRE : Labour Centre: Bloemfontein and Ficksburg

REQUIREMENTS : BTech degree / National Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
Three to five years relevant experience in Inspection and Enforcement
environment. Valid drivers licence .Knowledge: Detailed OHS and OHS
Engineering disciplines, Relevant sections of COIDA as it relates to IOD,
Detailed legal requirements, particularly relating to enforcement , Departmental
Policies and procedures , Department directives and guidelines , Batho Pele
principles , Statutory organizations that requires accreditation in terms of OHSA,
Applicable codes incorporated in terms of OHSA. Skills: Planning and Organising
, Computer literacy , Mentoring and coaching, Communication , Telephone
etiquette and public presentation , Report writing including completion of written
undertakings, Summons, forms and inspection reports , Conflict resolution,
Mediation and facilitation, Analytical, Investigation in respect of complaints,
Accidents and fraud.

DUTIES : Plan and conduct substantive occupational inspections with the aim of ensuring
compliance with all labour legislation, namely BCEA,LRA,EEA,UIA,COIDA,OHS
and UCA. Plan and execute investigations independently on reported incidents
and complaints pertaining to contravention of OHS and enforce as and when
necessary including making preparations for and appearing in court as state
witness. Plan and conduct allocated proactive (including Blitz) inspections
regularly to monitor compliance with OHSA including compilation and
consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. Plan and conduct
advocacy campaigns on all OHSA independently, analyse impact thereof,
consolidate and compile report. Contribute at a higher level to planning, drafting
and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports including execution of
analysis and compilation of consolidated reports on allocated inspections,
incidents and complaints. Assist with the induction and mentoring of new inspectors.

ENQURIES : Ms L Maass, Tel: 051 411 6402
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 522, Bloemfontein, 9300 Or hand
deliver at 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, Bloemfontein

CLOSING DATE : 18 July 2014 at 16:00

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The completed and
signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive
CV as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document
[Driver’s license where applicable]. 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 or email. 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). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge
test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above
post. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance agreement.