Western Cape Liquor Authority
Western Cape Liquor Authority

Junior Inspector WCLA05/2026

Listing reference: wcla_000016
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Other: Government and NGO
Location: Bellville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: R325 311 Cost to Employer (CTE) per annum (Salary Level 5)
EE position: Yes
About our company
The Western Cape Liquor Authority regulates the retail sale and micro-manufacturing of liquor in the province, ensuring effective regulation in the interest of the public.
Introduction
To Investigate and report on matters pertaining to the regulation of liquor licenses.
Job description

1. Liaise with community structures to facilitate public participation 
  • Collect and maintain data related to licensed outlets in relevant geographical areas of responsibility.
  • Engaging licenses and interested parties towards the resolution of disputes.
  • Conducting interviews with relevant parties to ascertain what information is at hand. 
  • Participate with the public during community engagements.
2. Liaise with institutional partners including SAPS, Local Government and/or other agencies
  • Collect, collate and maintain data related to licensed outlets in relevant geographical areas of responsibility.
  • Collect credible intelligence gathering data to inform compliance and enforcement interventions.
  • Collect, collate and compile data related to the area that will enable the determination of public interest
  • Engaging partners that enables advocacy and education on alcohol related harms
3. Inspections
  • Conduct random routine compliance inspections according to geographical areas and in line with non-compliance trends or patterns.
  • Conduct formal inspections in relation to all kinds of liquor applications requested by LLA, LLT or Finance.
  • Draft report on the outcome of inspections to the Senior Inspector.
  • Issue compliance notices.
  • Ensure that compliance notices are followed up.
  • Liaise with key partners such as DLO’s (SAPS).
4. Enforcement Operations
  • Maintain inter-agency or departmental relations ensuring collaborated efforts (DLO’s/SAPS).
  • Participate in enforcement operations that are conducted within the ambit of the Liquor Act 4 of 2008 as amended, and all other applicable legislation and standard operating procedures.
  • Engage with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Participate in search and seizure operations in accordance with the Liquor Act 4 of 2008 and CPA.
5. Investigations
  • Attending and investigating complaints.
  • Collecting, recording and presentation of evidence.
  • Issue compliance notices.
  • Follow up on compliance notices.
  • Submission of non-compliance reports.
  • Testify in LLT hearings.
  • Serve processes or notices of the LLT to the relevant parties.
  • Serve LLT orders.
6. General Administration
  • Deliver ad hoc notices/correspondence to relevant parties.
  • Capturing information on LMaTS
 

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of Public Sector legislation, e.g. Administrative Law.
  • Working knowledge of relevant industry legislation and regulations, e.g. National Liquor Act, Provincial Liquor Act, Municipal By-laws, POPI, PAJA, PAIA.
  • Proficient in at least two of the official languages in the Western Cape
  • Experience in an administrative, regulatory and or compliance environment
  • Exposure to systems and processes

Skills:

  • Good verbal communication and report writing skills
  • Good inter-personal and inter-departmental relations
  • Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills.
  • Computer Literate plus Microsoft Office
 
Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will receive further correspondence. If you have not received a response from the entity within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 
Applicants must submit a formal WCLA Application form, a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license (where applicable). WCLA Application forms can be obtained from the WCLA website: www.wcla.gov.za (tab: News, Notices and must reach the Human Resources Section on or before the closing date indicated.  

Only Electronic applications will be accepted (via website: www.wcla.gov.za). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered. Should you not be contacted within two months from the closing date for applications, the candidate must accept that the application was unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks which include criminal record checks and qualification verification. By applying for this position, candidates agree to reference checks, criminal and qualification checks being performed.

Competency tests may be done before an appointment is made for all Senior Management positions.

Please note that the following will lead to disqualification of applications:

  1.  Submission of fraudulent qualifications and / or documentation.
  2.  Non-submission of certified copies of academic qualifications / records.
  3. Non-submission of WCLA Application form, Curriculum Vitae, Identity document and Driver’s License (where applicable).
The Western Cape Liquor Authority is guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act. It is the WCLA’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling these posts gender equity and people living with disabilities will be highly considered to adhere to the EE target of the Authority. All candidates invited for interviews may be subjected to competency test/practical tests as part of the interview process. Kindly note that all personal information provided with your application will be dealt with for the intended purpose.
 

SALARY:                    R325 311 Cost to Employer (CTE) per annum

SALARY LEVEL:         5

CLOSING DATE:        24 July 2026

ENQUIRIES:               Ms. Favourite Mlondo: (021) 204 9732

Minimum requirements

Requirements:

  • National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or NQF Level 4 qualification.
  • Valid Code B/ EB driver’s license with no vehicle restrictions.
  • No criminal record
  • Experience in an administrative, regulatory and or compliance environment
  • Proficient in at least two of the official languages in the Western Cape
  • Computer literate plus advanced proficiency in MS Office

Experience and competencies which will be advantageous:

  • Knowledge of Public Sector legislation, e.g. Administrative Law
  • Working knowledge of relevant industry legislation and regulations, e.g. National Liquor Act, Provincial Liquor Act Municipal By-laws, POPI, PAJA, PAIA
  • Report writing skills
  • Exposure to systems and processes (advantageous)
  • Good inter-personal and inter-departmental relations

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