TEAM LEADER

This position offers an opportunity to serve as a Team Leader within the Inspection and Enforcement Services unit at the Middelburg Labour Centre, operating under the broader mandate of the Department of Employment and Labour. The role is a supervisory and hands-on post that requires balancing frontline inspection work with the coordination and oversight of a team of labour inspectors. As a Team Leader, you would be expected to ensure that both individuals and employers comply with the full suite of South African labour legislation, while also supporting the regional office in meeting its enforcement and advocacy targets. The post is advertised as part of a public service vacancy circular, and it carries the responsibilities and grading typical of a mid-level inspectorate management role.

To be considered, applicants must hold a three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, Labour Law, an LLB, or a BCom Law degree. A valid driver’s licence is essential, as the role involves travel to workplaces and other sites. In addition, at least two years of functional experience within the Inspection and Enforcement Service is required. The ideal candidate will have a thorough working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, as well as the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, SABS Codes, Unemployment Insurance Act, UI Contributions Act, Employment Equity Act, and the Immigration Act. Strong facilitation, planning and organising, computer literacy, interpersonal, and conflict handling skills are also critical for success in this position.

The core duties are wide-ranging and carry significant legal and administrative weight. You will be responsible for planning and independently conducting substantive inspections to verify compliance with the BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA, OHS, and UCA. You will also plan and execute investigations into reported contraventions of labour legislation, including preparing for and appearing in court as a State witness when necessary. The role requires regular planning and conducting of proactive blitz inspections to monitor compliance, followed by the compilation and consolidation of reports arising from those inspections. You will independently plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all labour legislation, analyse their impact, and consolidate findings into reports. Additionally, you will manage the finalisation of case files received and investigations conducted by inspectors, contribute at a higher level to the planning, drafting, and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports, and ensure that non-compliant employers are referred for prosecution within the relevant time frames.

This post is subject to the department’s employment equity targets, with priority given to African Male, Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, and People with Disability candidates. The position is based in Middelburg, and the advertised remuneration is in line with the salary level indicated in the circular. For further details, prospective applicants may contact the named enquiry official at the provided telephone number. This is a demanding but rewarding role for an experienced inspector seeking to step into a leadership position within the labour inspectorate.