This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
INVESTIGATOR: OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTOR
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Reference number
- DEDEAT/2026/06/14
- Salary
- R487 197– R573 897 per annum (Level 9)
- Centre
- Bhisho
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a relevant National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Business Practice, Dispute Resolution / Law / Policing or relevant Consumer Studies, 3 years’ relevant experience at salary level 7/8, Supervisory experience will be an added advantage, The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required Deep knowledge of a wide range of work procedures such as: Eastern Cape Consumer Protection Act, and Consumer Protection Act etc. Problem analysis, Influence, Communication, Interpersonal relations and networking, Time Management, Planning and Organizing, Report writing. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
Investigate “transversal” adverse business practices and cartel formations affecting fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services within the Province Develop and maintain monitoring and evaluation instruments to identify adverse transversal business practices in the Province Develop and maintain an effective and efficient system for the investigation of priority transgressions, Perform admin related functions.
Enquiries
Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 / Mr. P. Makhele at 078 801 5909 For e-Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@dedea.gov.za
Note
Employment Equity Target: Coloured Male
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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