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Inspector of Mine Equipment (x3 Posts) – Mpumalanga Region, Witbank

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Career Opportunity: Inspector of Mine Equipment (x3 Posts)

Reference Number: REFNO: 024
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Location: Mpumalanga Region, Witbank

About the Role

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is seeking three highly qualified and dynamic engineers to join their team as Inspectors of Mine Equipment. This is a critical role ensuring health and safety compliance within the mining industry. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting audits, investigating accidents, and enforcing regulations to maintain the highest safety standards on mines.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • A National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6).
  • A Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mines).
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in mine equipment.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Essential Knowledge:

  • Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and Regulations and Legal Proceedings.
  • Mining Engineering, specifically Mine Equipment (e.g., Winders, Boilers, Plants).
  • Hazard and risk management principles.
  • Public Service Staff Code and DMPR Policies.

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to interpret and apply the MHSA and other relevant policies.
  • Strong management, planning, leading, and organisational skills.
  • Excellent report writing and formulation abilities.
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in language and computer applications.
  • Must be an innovative thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo practical exercises and integrity assessments.

Key Performance Areas (Duties)

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Conduct and report on underground, shaft, and surface audits and inspections of plants, structures, and mining equipment.
  • Take necessary enforcement action where contraventions are found.
  • Investigate and report on mine-related accidents, contraventions, and complaints.
  • Test, license, and report on equipment such as winders, lifts, chairlifts, and boilers.
  • Serve on boards of examiners.
  • Provide input on mine closures, prospecting rights, mining rights, and environmental management plans (EMPs).
  • Contribute to regional reports and the revision of machinery regulations and standards.

Enquiries

For any technical enquiries related to this position, please contact:
Ms N Gogela
Tel: (013) 653 0538

How to Apply

NB: Applications can be submitted via Post, Courier, Hand Delivery, or Email. Please use only one method.

Application Instructions:

  • Quote the reference number: REFNO: 024.
  • Submit a recently updated Z83 application form (effective from 01 January 2021) and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • The CV must include contact details for at least three (3) reference persons.
  • Do not submit copies of qualifications with your application. These will only be required from shortlisted candidates.
  • Email applications must be submitted as a single PDF document (not exceeding 15MB).

Submit your application to:
Postal Address: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007.
Hand Delivery: Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman Street, Pretoria.
Email: Please use the email address specified in the original advert for this reference number.

For general application enquiries, contact Ms T Gumede at 012 444 3319.

Important Notes

  • The DMPR is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged.
  • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).
  • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be subject to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, etc.).

Don’t miss this chance to advance your engineering career in a impactful public service role. Apply before the closing date on 13 June 2025.

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