Shape the Future of Mine Health: Chief Director of Occupational Health Opportunity
Are you a seasoned leader in occupational health looking for a role with significant impact? The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Director to oversee occupational hygiene and medicine for the entire mining industry. This is a prestigious senior management position that offers a competitive remuneration package and the chance to drive meaningful change in worker health and safety.
Position Overview
- Post: Chief Director: Occupational Health
- Reference Number: 015
- Salary: R1,436,022 per annum (all-inclusive package)
- Centre: Head Office
- Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Who Should Apply? Key Requirements
This is a senior role requiring a high-caliber candidate with a proven track record. The ideal applicant will meet the following criteria:
Education and Registration:
- A Degree in Health Science or a field relevant to Occupational Health (NQF Level 7).
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior management role within the occupational health field.
Critical Knowledge Areas:
- Project management, finance, and economics.
- Public-sector policies, strategies, and legislation related to Mine Health and Safety.
- People management, data management, analysis, and reporting.
- Planning tools and presentation techniques.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Superior project management, report writing, and presentation abilities.
- Strong decision-making, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Nyukela Programme: The recommended candidate must produce a Certificate of Completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government. Access it here.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo compulsory competency and technical assessments.
- Disclosure of financial interests is required.
Your Key Responsibilities
As the Chief Director, you will be entrusted with a portfolio of critical duties, including:
- Providing specialist advice and oversight on occupational hygiene and medicine matters across the mining industry.
- Rendering medical advice as mandated by the Mine Health and Safety Act.
- Leading research and benchmarking initiatives with international counterparts to identify training and policy gaps.
- Overseeing quality assurance for all Inspectorate processes, including inspections, audits, and investigations.
- Assisting with the technical aspects of developing standards and legislation.
- Managing the operations and strategy of the entire Chief Directorate.
How to Apply
Applications close on 13 June 2025. The department accepts applications via post, courier, hand delivery, or email.
Application 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.
For emailed applications:
- Submit your application as a single PDF document to the email address specified for this post.
- Attachments must not exceed 15MB.
Important Application Notes:
- You must use the latest Z83 application form (effective from 01 January 2021).
- Complete every section of the Z83 form accurately, sign it, and date it.
- Submit the Z83 form along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Your CV must include contact details for at least three (3) reference persons.
- Do not submit certified copies of qualifications with your application. These will only be required from shortlisted candidates.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Enquiries
For more information about the position, please contact:
Mr D Mziza
Tel: 071 475 8343
For general application enquiries, contact:
Ms T Gumede
Tel: 012 444 3319
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Its intention is to promote representivity, and applications from persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged.
Don’t miss this chance to lead at the highest level and make a lasting impact on occupational health in South Africa’s mining sector. Prepare your application today!
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