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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MINERAL LAWS AND REMDEC

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources · mpumalanga

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

Mpumalanga Region, Witbank

Salary

R605 740 per annum (Level 10)

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree/BTech Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law or LLB (NQF7) minimum of 3 years experience in the industry Plus, Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of previous minerals legislation\, Basic knowledge of MPRDA, Basic knowledge of administration procedures, Basic knowledge of Departmental policy i.r.o. Mineral Regulation Skills: Ability to write reports, Ability to write submission, Ability to conduct meetings and inspections, Ability to communicate written and oral, Ability to act as mediator between (aggressive) parties Thinking demand: Able to think when exposed to demanding situations, Creative thinker.

Duties

Administer the administrative process for each rights or permits application in compliance with the Law. Research potential conflict between prior rights and land usage. Advice in the decision making process. Ensure the arrangement for the payments of royalties and prospecting fees to the state in accordance with the Law. Identify illegal prospecting and mining operations and take appropriate corrective action where required. Ensure/process surface usage applications and evaluate surface utilisation in relation to the exploitation (only where economic development sub directorate has not been established. Provide support to the Regional Mining Development and environmental committee (RMDEC).

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini at 082 418 9782

Notes

Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability.

Closing Date

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

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Requirements

·A Bachelor’s Degree/BTech Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law or LLB (NQF7) minimum of 3 years experience in the industry Plus, Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of previous minerals legislation\, Basic knowledge of MPRDA, Basic knowledge of administration procedures, Basic knowledge of Departmental policy i
·Mineral Regulation Skills: Ability to write reports, Ability to write submission, Ability to conduct meetings and inspections, Ability to communicate written and oral, Ability to act as mediator between (aggressive) parties Thinking demand: Able to think when exposed to demanding situations, Creative thinker

Key Duties

·Administer the administrative process for each rights or permits application in compliance with the Law
·Research potential conflict between prior rights and land usage
·Advice in the decision making process
·Ensure the arrangement for the payments of royalties and prospecting fees to the state in accordance with the Law
·Identify illegal prospecting and mining operations and take appropriate corrective action where required
·Ensure/process surface usage applications and evaluate surface utilisation in relation to the exploitation (only where economic development sub directorate has not been established
·Provide support to the Regional Mining Development and environmental committee (RMDEC)

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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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