Department of Mineral Resources: Mine Health and Safety x 6 Positions

1. INSPECTOR OF MINES: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY 3 POSTS REF NO: DMR/15/0026
SALARY : R532 278 per annum Level 11
CENTRE : North West, Klerksdorp
REQUIREMENTS : A Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous or Coal), valid
driver’s license coupled with appropriate experience, PLUS the following
competencies, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act, Extensive knowledge
and experience of both underground and surface mining, Understanding of the
department’s policies aimed at optimal utilisation of mineral resources, Basic
knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Skills: High-level management, Risk
management techniques, Conflict resolution, planning, leading, organising,
controlling and budgeting, Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in
writing at all levels, to all stakeholders in the mining industry, Creativity: Ability to
analyse workload and work related problems and implement a strategy to ensure
a continuous improvement. Recommendation: Holders of Mine Overseer’s
Certificate of Competency will be appointed on a four year contract at level 10.
The appointment will be subject to a valid periodic or exit medical examination
certificate of fitness.

DUTIES : The appointee’s primary responsibility will be to enforce adherence to the Mine
Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No 29 of 1996), Conduct inspections and
audits. Conduct inquiries and investigation into accidents, incidents and
complaints. Give inputs on regional action plans to develop strategies required
to monitor legal compliance by mines. Give support and assistance in the
promotion of health and safety in the mining industry. Play a role in the
formulation of health and safety legislation, guidelines and various regulatory
mechanisms. Participate in tripartite structures and develop strategies towards
the promotion of tripartisms with the mining industry. Manage regional office and
office control. Support and develop a transformation process within the regional
office.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Z Manyathela  018 487 9867
NOTE : Coloureds, Indians as well as people living with disability are encouraged to
apply.

2. INSPECTOR: OF MINES: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY 3 POSTS REF NO: DMR/15/0027
SALARY : R532 278 per annum Level 11
CENTRE : Mpumalanga, Witbank
REQUIRMENTS : A Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Coal and/or Metalliferous), a valid
driver’s license coupled with appropriate experience in the industry or be
registered as a Professional Mining Engineer, PLUS the following competencies,
Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act, Extensive knowledge and
experience of both underground and surface mining, Understanding of the
Department’s policies aimed at optimal utilisation of mineral resources, Basic
knowledge of Labour relations and human resources management, Skills: High level management, Risk assessment techniques, conflict resolution, planning
and organising, computer literacy, Communication: Ability to communicate
verbally and in writing at all levels with mine officials and public on the Mine
Health and Safety Act in such a way that the image and professionalism of the
Department is enhanced, Creativity: Ability to analyse workload and work related
problems and to draft and implement a strategy to ensure improvement.
RECOMMENDATION: Appointment will be subject to a pre-medical
examination of fitness Candidates without the required certificate of
competency will be considered at a lower level as follows:-BSC Mining
Engineering, National Higher diploma /B Tech Degree Metalliferous or Coal
Mining – salary level 10.

DUTIES : The appointee’s primary responsibility will be enforce adherence to the Mine
Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996). Conduct inspections and
audits. Conduct inquiries and investigation into accidents and incidents. Give
inputs on regional action plans to develop strategies required to monitor legal
compliance by mines. Give support and assistance in the promotion of health
and safety in the mining industry. Play a role in the formulation of health and
safety legislation, guidelines and various regulatory mechanisms. Participate in
tripartite structures and develop strategies towards the promotion of tripartism
within the mining industry. Manage information systems. Support and develop a
transformation process with the regional office.
ENQUIRIES : Mr EL Letsoko  013 653 0537
NOTE : Coloureds, Indians as well as people living with disability are encouraged to
apply.

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59,
Arcadia, 0007 or hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Mentjies and
Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman, Sunnyside
FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Maseko or Ms T Sibutha
CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2015
NOTE : Applications should be on Z83, signed and dated and must be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV, and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID not longer
than 3 months. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned
requirements, as well as application received late will not be considered.
Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance.
Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited
to short listed candidates only. Short listed candidates will be contacted within
three weeks after the closing date. Applicants who have not been contacted
during this period may regard their applications as unsuccessful.