Department of Employment and Labour Team Leader Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join their Inspection and Enforcement Services team in Kimberley. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with various labour legislations across South Africa.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to fair labour practices and worker protection by enforcing key acts such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Department is committed to promoting equity and welcomes applications that support representivity in line with its Employment Equity plan.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this Team Leader position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or an Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations, Labour Law, LLB, or BCom Law.
• Experience: At least two years of functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services.
• Licence: A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge:
• Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Skills Development Act
• Labour Relations Act
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Skills Development Levies Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)
• SABS Codes
• Unemployment Insurance Act
• Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
• Employment Equity Act
• Immigration Act
• Skills:
• Facilitation
• Planning and Organising
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict handling
• Negotiation
• Problem-solving
• Innovative thinking
• Analytical skills
• Verbal and written communication

Key Responsibilities

The successful Team Leader will be responsible for:

• Planning and conducting substantive inspections to enforce compliance with labour legislations, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIA, COIDA, OHS, and UCA.
• Planning and executing independent investigations on reported cases of labour legislation contravention, enforcing compliance as necessary, and appearing in court as a State witness.
• Conducting proactive "Blitz" inspections regularly to monitor adherence to labour legislation.
• Organising and leading advocacy campaigns on labour legislations.
• Contributing to the planning, drafting, and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports, including executing analysis and compiling consolidated statistical reports for regional and allocated cases.
• Supervising resources within the sub-section.

How to Apply

To apply for the Team Leader position, please follow these instructions carefully:

• Application Form: Complete the new Z83 application form, which can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from www.gov.za/documents.
• Required Documents: Attach your completed Z83 form and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. These two documents must be combined into a single PDF file. Zipped, IMG, and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
• Reference Number: The reference number for this post is HR 4/4/8/176.
• Submission:
• Email Applications: Send your application to NCUpingtion@labour.gov.za. Ensure the subject line of your email clearly states the job title "TEAM LEADER" and the reference number "HR 4/4/8/176". Online applications close on 22 June 2026 at 23:59.
• Hand Deliver Applications: Alternatively, hand deliver your application to Chief Director: Provincial Operations at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road, Kimberley. The postal address is Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301. Walk-in applications close on 22 June 2026 at 16:00.