Inspector: Mine Health and Safety

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resource - Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Closing date yi 29 ka June 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Purpose

  • 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.

Requirements
  • Degree / National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6) Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
  • Drivers license
  • Minimum 3 years experience in mining
Skills & Competencies
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining, Legal knowledge, Departmental Directives, Public Service Act and Regulations, Directives, 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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 EMPs, 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.
Additional Information
  • Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System.
  • 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.
  • Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered.

NOTE:

  • Candidates will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessment.
  • Indian / Coloured or white male are encouraged to apply.
Ref No
  • 079
Remuneration
  • R932 292 (All-inclusive package)
Enquiries
  • Mr. M Zondi 012 444 3668
Application Form
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  • Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman
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  • The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001
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