Senior Inspector: Mine Health and Safety
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About the role
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is hiring a Senior Inspector: Mine Health and Safety, based in North-West Region, Klerksdorp. This is a permanent post, paying R1,101,468 a year. How to apply: 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. Reference number to quote: 0102 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, 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.
- Coordinate, conduct 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 closure, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMP’s, and township development.
- Provide managerial activities.
Requirements
- A National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers license with minimum 3 years’ experience at a junior managerial level in mining, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Legal Proceedings, Mining Engineering - Mine Equipment .e.g. winder, boilers, plants etc, 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 Code
- Management skills- Planning
- Leading
- Organising and Controlling
- Report and Writing Formulation
- Good interpersonal relations
- Analyses and interpretation of accident statistics
- Be able to recommend mining engineering 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