SENIOR INSPECTOR: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources · northern cape · Northern Cape Region
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
- Reference
- 093
- Salary band
- R 1 101 468
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Location: Northern Cape Region, Kimberley Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package) Requirements: National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers license 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 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. Duties: 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. Enquiries: Mr. T Mateta at 082 459 2778 Notes: Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: 2026-09-18T23:59:00+02:00
Requirements
- ✓National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, plus a drivers license 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
- ✓Hazard identification and risk management
- ✓Public Service Staff Code
- ✓Skills: Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act
- ✓DMPR Policy and Staff Code
- ✓Management skills- Planning
- ✓Organising and Controlling
- ✓Report Writing Formulation
- ✓Good interpersonal relations
- ✓Analyses and interpretation of accident statistics
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