Principal Inspector: Occupational Health & Hygiene at The Department of Employment and Labour

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Health/Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering. 
• Four (4) years' functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection services.  
• A valid driver's licence. 

Knowledge: 

• Departmental policies and procedures,
•  Batho Pele Principles,
•  Public Service Act and Regulations, 
• OHS Act and Regulations, 
• OHS Act and Regulations,
• OHS standards, 
• OHS Management System. 

Skills: 

• Facilitation,
•  Planning and Organizing, 
• Computer literacy, 
• Innovative, 
• Problem Solving,
•  Presentation,
•  Analytical, 
• Interpersonal skills, 
• Interviewing listening and observation.

DUTIES: 

• Provide inputs into the development of Health and Hygiene policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation. 
• Conduct complex inspection for Health and Hygiene regularly as per inspection programme. 
• Conduct technical research on the latest trend in Occupational Health and Hygiene within identified sectors. 
• Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.