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

REQUIREMENTS:   

• 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.

DUTIES:   

• 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.