Jobs · Free State · Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Inspector: Occupational MedicineFree State Region, Welkom
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
The circular is the only authoritative source. Open the PDF at page 82 (opens in new tab)
Free to use · independent of the DPSA · applications go to the department, never to us
Saved on this device. Sign in to keep saved posts across devices and track applications.
AI summary — always check the official circular
Inspector in occupational medicine for mines in the Free State region. Suits a registered nurse with at least 3 years' occupational health experience, ideally on mines or in industry.
- Carry out and report on underground and surface inspections about medical checks for workers, and take enforcement action where needed.
- Investigate and report mine-related diseases, rule breaches and complaints, and study regional disease trends to find high-risk mines.
- Give input on mine closures, prospecting and mining rights, permits, environmental management plans and township development.
- Help with regional reports, changes to medical regulations and standards, and approvals for exemptions related to occupational medicine.
- Must hold a nursing degree (B Cur) or national diploma, a B Tech in Occupational Health Nursing, valid registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), and a valid driver's licence.
- Must have at least 3 years' experience in occupational medicine or health. Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and its regulations is required.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 82 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License PLUS the following competencies Knowledge of:
- Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.
- Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment.
- Skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge, researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, must be computer literate Thinking Demands:
- Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply MHSA, dedicated, hardworking, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.
Duties
- Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to mine occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
- Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional mine disease trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
- Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s and township development.
- Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Your application needs a Z83 and a CV. Need help with them? Get a Z83 answer sheet and a CV tailored to this post — free check, R39 if you want it. Get help with my Z83 and CV. Optional. Applying is always free.
Enquiries
Mr P Nyaqcela at 082 459 2783
Notes from the department
Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 82 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/81: INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE REF NO: 0103 SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Free State Region, Welkom REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License PLUS the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives. Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment. Skills: Ability to apply knowledge, researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, must be computer literate Thinking Demands: Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply MHSA, dedicated, hardworking, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament. DUTIES: Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to mine occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary. Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional mine disease trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine. ENQUIRIES: Mr P Nyaqcela at 082 459 2783 NOTE: Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.