Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/07 · Ref HR 4/4/8/1
PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Department of Employment and Labour (DEL)
- CentreProvincial Office: Free State
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2
- Circular Post
- 29/07
- Reference number
- HR 4/4/8/1
- Department
- Department of Employment and Labour (DEL)
- Centre
- Provincial Office: Free State
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Employment and Labour (DEL).
The listed centre is Provincial Office: Free State.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R605 742 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Electrical Engineering.
- Four (4) years functional experience in Electrical services.
- Valid driver’s licence (B).
- Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures.
- Batho Pele Principles.
- Public Service Act and Regulations.
- OHS Act and Regulations.
- OHSAS.
- OHS standards.
- OHS Management System.
- Skills: Facilitation.
- Planning and Organising.
- Computer literacy.
- Interpersonal.
- Problem Solving.
- Communication (Verbal &
- Written).
- Innovative.
- Analytical.
- Research.
- Project management.
Duties
- Provide inputs into the development of Electrical Engineering Policies and ensure the implementation of OHS Strategy for the Department of Employment and Labour (DoL) in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Electrical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends of Electrical Engineering in terms of Occupational health and safety.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
Enquiries
Mr. M Luxande Tel No: (051) 505 6325
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 Or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein OR Email: jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post.
- Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.
- Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
- Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
- All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
- Only an updated comprehensive CV with detailed experience if any and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
- Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
- The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE targets -Priority will be given to African Males, African Females, African with Disabilities, Coloured Males, White Males and White Females.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R605 742 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Free State
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Electrical Engineering. Four (4) years functional experience in
Electrical services. Valid driver’s licence (B). Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures. Batho Pele Principles. Public Service Act and Regulations.
OHS Act and Regulations. OHSAS. OHS standards. OHS Management
System. Skills: Facilitation. Planning and Organising. Computer literacy.
Interpersonal. Problem Solving. Communication (Verbal & Written). Innovative.
Analytical. Research. Project management.
DUTIES : Provide inputs into the development of Electrical Engineering Policies and ensure the implementation of OHS Strategy for the Department of Employment
and Labour (DoL) in terms of OHS Legislation. Conduct complex inspections for Electrical Engineering regularly as per OHS programme. Conduct technical
research on the latest trends of Electrical Engineering in terms of Occupational health and safety. Provide support for enforcement action, including
preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Luxande Tel No: (051) 505 6325
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 Or hand deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
OR Email: jobs-fs5@labour.gov.za
NOTE : EE targets -Priority will be given to African Males, African Females, African with Disabilities, Coloured Males, White Males and White Females.