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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BENEFICIATION STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Salary band

R 605 740

Closing date

28 August 2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Location

Head Office, Pretoria

Salary

R605 740 per annum (Level 10)

Requirements

A B Comm ( Econometrics) degree (NQF 7), valid driver’s licence, 3 years’ experience economics/mining / statistics or strategy development, Knowledge of: Understanding of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act ( MPRDA), National Environmental, Knowledge of mineral commodities and the beneficiation sector, Advanced knowledge of government policies applicable to mining and mineral industries Skills: Well-developed skills in strategy development and implementation skills, Experience in strategy and policy development processes, including conducting socio-economic research and environmental scans, Strong problem solving, time management, interpersonal and organisational skills, Well -developed research and presentation skills, Proficient communication including public speaking and, report writing effectively and concisely, Strong analytical capabilities and stakeholder management, Data analysis. Thinking demand: Able to independently identify problems/challenges and take appropriate corrective measures, The ability to analyse complex socio-economic research, global market trends and mineral commodity data of identity strategic opportunities for value addition, developing "out-of-the-box" interventions to bypass " binding constraints.

Duties

Conduct research to identify constraints affecting mineral beneficiation and propose solutions. Provide support in the development of policy and strategy interventions to overcome constraints to promote further local processing of mineral commodities. Encourage local processing of mineral commodities through local and international promotional activities. Provide logistical support in planning and executing local and international events.

Enquiries

Mr K Menoe Tel No: (012) 444 3816

Notes

Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability. 71

Closing Date

2026-08-28T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·A B Comm ( Econometrics) degree (NQF 7)
·valid driver’s licence
·3 years’ experience economics/mining / statistics or strategy development
·Knowledge of: Understanding of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act ( MPRDA)
·National Environmental
·Knowledge of mineral commodities and the beneficiation sector
·Advanced knowledge of government policies applicable to mining and mineral industries Skills: Well-developed skills in strategy development and implementation skills
·Experience in strategy and policy development processes
·including conducting socio-economic research and environmental scans
·Strong problem solving

Key Duties

·Conduct research to identify constraints affecting mineral beneficiation and propose solutions
·Provide support in the development of policy and strategy interventions to overcome constraints to promote further local processing of mineral commodities
·Encourage local processing of mineral commodities through local and international promotional activities
·Provide logistical support in planning and executing local and international events

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✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 605 740. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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