Jobs · North West · Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Senior Inspector: Mine Health and SafetyNorth-West Region, Klerksdorp
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
Senior Inspector for Mine Health and Safety. Suits a mining engineer with a Mine Manager's Certificate who can audit mines, investigate accidents and manage staff.
- Carry out and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspections, including ground stability, support, explosives and blasting.
- Investigate mine accidents, contraventions and complaints, and analyse accident trends to find high-risk mining operations.
- Give input on mine closure, prospecting rights, mining rights, permits, EMPs and township development, and serve on boards of examiners when needed.
- Must have a National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency, a driver's licence, and at least 3 years' experience at junior managerial level in mining.
- Salary is R1 101 468 per year (Level 12), an all-inclusive package. The post is based in Klerksdorp, North-West Region.
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 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 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.
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.
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 J Melembe Tel No: (018) 487 4300
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 40/80: SENIOR INSPECTOR: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: 0102 SALARY: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: North-West Region, Klerksdorp REQUIREMENTS: A 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 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. 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 J Melembe Tel No: (018) 487 4300 NOTE: Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.