INTRODUCTION
Department of Employment and Labour has opened applications for a Principal Inspector: Occupational Health and Hygiene position in Labour Centre: Groblersdal Labour Centre, and the closing date is 23 October 2026 at 16:00.
The advertised package is R605 742 a year. This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.
| Job title | Principal Inspector: Occupational Health and Hygiene |
| Department | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Reference number | HR4/4/6/07 |
| Salary | R605 742 a year |
| Centre / location | Labour Centre: Groblersdal Labour Centre |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Closing date | 23 October 2026 (walk-in 16:00, online 23:59) |
| Circular | PSV Circular 36 of 2026 |
ABOUT THE ROLE
Department of Employment and Labour has created this opportunity. Quote HR4/4/6/07 on your application so it reaches the right panel. The work location is Labour Centre: Groblersdal Labour Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to handle the following:
- Provide inputs into the development of Health and Hygiene policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Health and Hygiene regularly as per the inspection programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends in Occupational Health and Hygiene within identified sectors.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
REQUIREMENTS
Make sure you tick every box below before you apply:
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) / Undergraduate bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Health / Occupational Health / Hygiene/ Analytical Chemistry / Chemical Engineering.
- Valid driver's License.
- Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection/ services.
- Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standard, OHS Management System.
- Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organising, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical Research, Project management.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
- Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
- Write the reference number HR4/4/6/07 on your application.
- Submit as instructed: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane or CFJobs- GLD@labour.gov.za
- Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 (walk-in 16:00, online 23:59).
Enquiries: Ms.JM Fope Tel No: (015) 290 1665
Important notes:
- Read the full advert in the circular for the department's specific submission rules.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
- If you hold a foreign qualification, get a SAQA evaluation certificate ready before the interview stage.
- Keep your documents in one PDF where the department allows it, and check the file size limit before sending.
- Use the duties list as a guide for interview preparation and prepare one real work example for each major duty.
- Write the reference number HR4/4/6/07 clearly on your application, subject line and CV so it is not misfiled.
- If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Always confirm details with the advertising department. OneCareer is not the employer and never charges for applying to a government post.