Employment and Labour Principal Inspector: Civil and Construction Engineering Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
Construction (CETA)
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R605 742 per annum
Closing date
20 Nov 2026
11 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Durban, National (All Provinces)
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- SETA
- CETA
- Posted
- 07 Nov 2026
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How this salary compares
At R50 479 a month, this post pays above the median of R28 176 for permanent posts (33 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R23 309 and R40 600.
- 25th percentile
- R23 309
- Median
- R28 176
- 75th percentile
- R40 600
This post sits in the 86th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 33 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a Principal Inspector for Civil and Construction Engineering, based at the Labour Centre in Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal. This vital role involves overseeing occupational health and safety within the civil and construction sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring adherence to OHS legislation, departmental policies, and national standards. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to worker safety and compliance in critical engineering environments across the province.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF6) or Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Civil/Construction Engineering.
- Four (4) years of functional experience in Civil/Construction Engineering.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of: Departmental Policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS standards, OHS Management System.
- Skills in: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing, Presentation, Innovative thinking, Analytical reasoning, Research, Project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inputs into the development of Civil and Construction Engineering Policies.
- Ensure the implementation of the OHS strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Civil and Construction Engineering regularly as per the OHS programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Occupational Health & Safety within the Civil and Construction Engineering Sector.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including the preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
What the Work Involves
As a Principal Inspector, you will be deeply involved in maintaining and improving occupational health and safety standards within the civil and construction engineering sectors. Your daily work will include conducting detailed inspections on construction sites and engineering projects to ensure compliance with OHS legislation.
You will also contribute to shaping departmental policies, researching new safety trends, and preparing reports that support legal enforcement actions. This role involves both hands-on site engagement and office-based tasks, operating from the Labour Centre in Richmond.
How to Apply
Ensure your application reaches the Department of Employment and Labour by 20 November 2026.
Submit your application through one of the following methods:
- Email: Send your application to Jobs-KZN2@labour.gov.za
- Post: Mail your application to Specialist OHS, KZN Provincial Office: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000.
- Hand Delivery: Deliver your application to 267 Anton Lembede Street, The Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001.
The Department of Employment and Labour encourages applications from Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, and White Males to address its Employment Equity targets.
This listing in context
What the 131 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 45
- Open to all provinces
- 9
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
16% of the 45 live permanent posts we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7). The commonest requirement is Grade 12 / Matric, at 40%.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 14 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 131 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How permanent posts work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
About CETA & this sector
CETA is the SETA for construction and the built environment, funding artisan and trade programmes that lead to recognised, portable qualifications.
