Job Ref #: CHIEF GAMING INSPECTOR: INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
Industry: Gambling
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD

 

 

The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (Hereafter referred to as the Board) – an Equal Opportunity Employer - is a statutory body established in terms of section 2 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996. The Board is responsible for the regulation, monitoring and control of the gambling, horseracing (Totalisator), and betting industry in the Western Cape. The Board invites applications for the following vacant position:

 

CHIEF GAMING INSPECTOR: INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS

 

The purpose of this position is to lead, coordinate and oversee the inspection of licensed premises, investigations of punter disputes, and other inspection activities of licence holders, including pre-opening inspections, under the regulatory authority of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, Act 4 of 1996, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Job Requirements

The minimum requirements are:

• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Auditing, Compliance, Risk Management, Law, Commerce, Public Administration or a related field.
• Five years or more post-qualifying relevant experience, within a government or parastatal environment or a gambling-regulatory environment.
• Five years in a supervisory or management position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, relevant regulations, licence conditions, policies and procedures governing the gambling and betting industry will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of FICA and other relevant legislative requirements will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in writing clear, accurate and comprehensive reports.
• A valid Code B driver's licence.

Additionally, the role requires strong leadership, regulatory, and analytical skills, with the ability to coordinate and oversee inspection and investigation activities, and to exercise sound judgement in complex regulatory matters. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong regulatory, investigative and analytical skills; Strategic and operational planning ability; Strong leadership and people-management skills; Excellent report-writing and quality-review skills; Ability to analyse evidence and make sound, evidence-based recommendations; Strong communication, stakeholder-management and conflict-resolution skills; Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure; High attention to detail and sound administrative skills; Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The highest standards of ethical behaviour, integrity, and professionalism are also essential for this position.

 The key performance areas of this position will include, inter alia:

• Lead the development and implementation of an inspection strategy and annual inspection plans for gambling control, informed by regulatory priorities, identified risks, compliance trends and operational requirements.
• Lead, coordinate and oversee the execution of planned, targeted, routine and pre-opening inspections of licensed premises and licence holders, ensuring that inspections are conducted efficiently, effectively and in accordance with approved standards and procedures.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve inspection processes, systems and procedures to support the effective regulation and control of gambling activities.
• Oversee investigations into complaints, disputes, and other regulatory matters, ensuring that investigations are conducted objectively, thoroughly and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain effective reporting and record-management practices to ensure that inspection and investigation records are accurate, complete, secure and available for regulatory and management purposes.
• Identify and monitor regulatory and compliance risks, recommend appropriate mitigation measures and escalate material risks and non-compliance.
• Oversee compliance with FICA and other applicable legislative requirements within the Inspectorate's area of responsibility.

 

The Board offers a total cost to company of R 932 292.00 (including 13th cheque) per annum

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

 

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

 Enquiries can be directed to Ms S Sixubane at sweetness@wcgrb.co.za 

 

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Board reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The Board supports both employment equity and affirmative action as contained in its employment equity plan and affirmative action policies and targets, and the position will be filled in accordance with the relevant plan and policies.

 

Preference will be given to applicants ordinarily residing within the Western Cape Province.

The shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for competency assessment and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Board. The successful candidate must be prepared to be subjected to a probity investigation.

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the WCGRB website, https://www.wcgrb.co.za/notices/ which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.