
Liquor Trade Inspector
Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits
The Department of Economic Development is looking for a Liquor Trade Inspector. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/291, page 218
- Reference number
- REFS/057158
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Job level
- 08
- Centre
- Umnotho House Johannesburg
- Directorate
- Law Enforcement and Compliance
What you will need
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Forensic Investigation qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- Code 08/10.
Experience
LLB qualifications will be an added advantage. 3-5 years’ experience in Liquor Affairs / Investigation Officer or relevant work experience.
Key responsibilities
- Visit and conduct inspection at the new applicants ‘premises Compare the actual site/ structure of the premises with the application to ensure compliance to the Liquor Act.
- Confirm the file is up to date.
- Compile site visit reports and make recommendations to the Licensing Board.
- Receive complaints from members of the public/interested parties.
- Conduct investigations and gather evidence to verify allegations.
- Compile a report on the findings.
- Escalate and provide evidence (of non-compliance) to the Licensing Board as and when required.
- Establish whether the outlet/premises are trading in compliance with the granted licence conditions/ Gauteng liquor Act.
- Gather evidence of non- compliance (if premises are not trading in compliance to licence conditions/Gauteng liquor Act).
- Issue a non-compliance notice (section 116 of the Gauteng liquor act.
- Conduct follow up site inspection to establish whether the terms of the non-compliance notice has been complied with.
- Compile 219 reports on findings and escalate to the board (if the non-compliance notice has not been complied with).
- Compile and update inventories and lists of records earmarked for archiving or disposal.
- Arrange the transfer of records approved for archiving to the designated archival storage facility.
- Facilitate the disposal of records upon approval by the authorised officials.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Siphiwe Nhlapho/Lebohang Molefe at 066 196 6890/079 803 5373
- Telephone: 066 196 6890, 079 803 5373

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