DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES Jobs – 08 June

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is an equal opportunity; affirmative action
employer and it is its intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of this
post. Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity are encouraged to
apply, particularly persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management positions. An
indication of such, in this regard will be vital in the processing of applications.

APPLICATIONS : Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible
using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov. za. Applications must
create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting
up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is
complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions.
Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant
reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and
Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively,
applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies
and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be
brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.

CLOSING DATE : 29 June 2026

NOTE : Applications are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83
application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the
Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public
Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from
www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications
on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Applications must be submitted on the recent
Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued
by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the
Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from
www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed
(In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and
accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants
are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents on application, but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum
Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be
required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview.
The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their
contacts. Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well
as incomplete information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in
possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation
certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If
an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the
closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements
stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore,
criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications
received. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise
and an oral interview. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks
(PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be
required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department
to conduct this exercise. PSC includes security screening and vetting,
qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks. Applicants
who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as
application received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant
wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. It is also
important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any
advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process.

POST 19/39 : INSPECTOR: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: 079

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Region, Port Elizabeth

REQUIREMENTS : Degree/ National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6) Mine Manager’s
Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers license with minimum 3 years
experience in mining, Knowledge of: Practical and theoretical knowledge of
mining, Legal knowledge, Departmental Directives, Public Service Act and
Regulations, Directives, Skills: Team work, Loyalty towards work, Innovative
thinker, Dedication, Receptive to suggestions and ideas, Quality control,
Compliance with rules and regulations, Discipline, work ethics, financial
control, Self-confidence and acceptability, Tactfulness, Organisational ability,
intolerance to waste-money, time, Thinking demand: Good interpersonal
relations, communication verbal and oral, organizational ability control,
interpretation and application of legal matters and policies, Team work,
Training, Negotiating, Adaptability, Conflict handling, Training Computer
literacy.

DUTIES : Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspections
on matters relating to ground stability, support, explosives, blasting operations
and other matters relating to the Mine Safety and take the necessary
enforcement action where necessary. Investigate and report on investigations
into mine related accidents, contraventions and complaints as well as the
analyse mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations
and take appropriate action. Serve on any necessary boards of examiners.
Investigate, consult and provide input on mine closure, prospecting right
EMP’s, and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision
of mining regulations, guidelines and standard and applications of exemptions,
permissions and approvals related to mining.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Zondi Tel No: (012) 444 3668
NOTE : Candidates will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessment. Indian
/Coloured or white male are encouraged to apply

POST 19/38 : INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE REF NO: 078

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State Region, Welkom

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health (NQF6)
plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control with minimum 3 years’
experience in Occupational Hygiene and a driver’s license, Knowledge of:
Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Legal Hazard identification and
risk management, Public Service Code, DMPR Policies, Skills: Ability to
interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act, DMPR Policy and staff codes,
management skills: Planning, Leading, Organising and controlling, report
writing and formulation, good interpersonal relations, Be able to recommend
mining occupational solutions, negotiation skills, language proficiency and
computer skills, Thinking demand: Innovative thinker, Analyse situations
carefully, make fair and reasonable.

DUTIES : Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspection
on matter relating to occupational hygiene exposures, stressors and other
matter relating to mine occupational hygiene and take the necessary
enforcement action where necessary. Investigate and report on mine related
accident, contraventions, and complaints as well as the analyses of mine
accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take
appropriate action. Serve on any necessary boards of examiners. Investigate,
consult, and provide input on mine closure, prospecting rights, mining rights,
permits, EMPs, and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports,
revision of mining regulations, guideline and standard and application of
exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational hygiene.

ENQUIRIES : Mr P Nyaqcela Tel No: (057) 391 1373/71
NOTE : Candidates will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessment. Indian
/Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.

POST 19/37 : SENIOR INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE REF NO: 077

Re-advertisement, Candidates who applied previously need not to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : North-West Region, Klerksdorp

REQUIREMENTS : A/An appropriate National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/Environmental
Health (NQF Level 6) Plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control plus a
valid driver’s licence, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in occupational
hygiene, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations & Legal.
Hazard Identification and Risk Management. Public Service Staff Code. DMPR
Policies. Skills: Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act; DMPR
Policy and staff codes. Management skills- Planning, Leading, Organising and
controlling. Report writing and formulation. Good interpersonal relations. Be
able to recommend mining occupational hygiene solutions Negotiation skill.
Language proficiency. Computer skills, Thinking Demand: Innovative thinker.
Analyse situations carefully. Make fair and reasonable decisions. Receptive to
suggestions and ideas. Be able to stay calm and collective during difficult
situations. Dynamic personality.

DUTIES : Coordinate and conduct underground, shaft, and surface audits and
inspections on matters relating to occupational hygiene exposures, stressors,
and other matters relating to occupational hygiene. Coordinate, conduct and
report on investigations into mine related accidents, contraventions and
complaints as well as the analysis of mine accidents and trends to determine
high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Coordinate and serve
on any necessary board of examiners. Coordinate the investigation,
consultation and provision of input on mine closures, prospecting rights, mining
rights and permits, EMP’s, and township development. Provide Managerial
activities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. J Melembe Tel No: (018) 487 4300
NOTE : Candidates will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessment. Indian
/Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications