
Senior Inspector: Mine Health And Safety
The Department of Mineral And Petroleum Resources is looking for a Senior Inspector: Mine Health And Safety. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.
Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/80, page 82
- Reference number
- 0102
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng Department Of Health
- Closing date
- 20 November 2026
- Job level
- 12
- Centre
- North-West Region, Klerksdorp
Experience
A National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers licence 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.
Driver's licence
A National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers licence 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.
Skills and competencies
- A National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers licence 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.
Key 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.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr J Melembe
- Telephone: (018) 487 4300
Please note
- Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.

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