18 days left

Inspector: Mine Health And Safety

Department

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Location

KwaZulu-Natal Region, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package) · Level 11

Closing date

19 Oct 2026

Reference number

099

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 099.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 19 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6), Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining and a valid driver’s license, Knowledge: Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining, Legal Knowledge, Departmental Directives, Public Service Act and Regulations, Personnel Code, Directives, Skills: Team work, Loyalty towards work, Innovative Thinker, Receptive towards suggestions and ideas, Quality Control, Compliance with rules and regulations, Discipline, work ethics, financial control, Self -confidence and acceptability, Tactfulness, Organisational ability, Intolerance to waste money, time, Thinking Demand: Good Interpersonal relations, Communication, Verbal and oral organisational ability control, Interpretation and application of legal matters and policies, Team Work, Training, Negotiating, Adaptability, Conflict handling, Training and Computer Literac

Duties

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 mine safety and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary. Investigate and report on mine related accidents, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Serve on any necessary board of examiners. Investigate, consult and provide inputs on mine closures, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMPs and Township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of mining regulations, guidelines, standard and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to mining.

Enquiries

Mr S Gumede Tel No: (031) 335 9691

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.