
Principal Inspector: Mechanical Engineering
Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum
The Department of Employment And Labour is looking for a Principal Inspector: Mechanical Engineering. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.
Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/06, page 10
- Reference number
- HR4/4/9/3
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng Department Of Health
- Closing date
- 23 November 2026
- Centre
- Durban Labour Centre
What you will need
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ Undergraduate bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, COIDA, OHS Management System.
- Skills: Facilitation, Planning and organising, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management.
Experience
Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Safety Inspections focusing on Mechanical Engineering.
Driver's licence
Valid Driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Skills: Facilitation, Planning and organising, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing skills, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project management.
Key responsibilities
- Provide inputs into the development of Mechanical Engineering and ensure implementation of Policies and Strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Mechanical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Mechanical Engineering in terms of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 Or hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001 For Online
- Application method: Hand delivery
- Enquiries: Mr SF Kubeka
- Telephone: (031) 366 2121
Please note
- EE Target: Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females and White Males.

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