Inspector: Occupational Medicine
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About the role
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is hiring an Inspector: Occupational Medicine, based in Free State Region, Welkom. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 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: 0103 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
- Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to mine occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
- Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional mine disease trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
- Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s and township development.
- Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with at least 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/Health and valid Driver’s License PLUS the following competencies.
- Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.
- Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment.
- Skills
- Ability to apply knowledge
- Researching skills
- Good Communicator
- Have good investigating skills
- Must be computer literate Thinking Demands: Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond
- Be able to apply MHSA
- Dedicated
- Hardworking
- Loyal and conscientious
- Well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry
- Knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament