Principal Inspector
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 317 384 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Job Title: INSPECTOR: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY Overview This role is for an Inspector in the Mine Health and Safety Directorate within the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The position is based in the Western Cape Region, Cape Town, and offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the directorate and overseeing various aspects of mine safety, health, and compliance. What you will do * Manage the Mine Health and Safety Directorate. * Ensure the conducting of and reporting on all underground, shaft and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to mine safety, mine equipment, occupational hygiene and medicine. * Ensure the conducting of and reporting on of all investigations into mine related accidents and diseases, contraventions and complaints. * Ensure the conducting, testing and licensing of equipment on mines i.e. winders lifts, chairlifts, boilers and conduct statutory inspections. * Ensure holding of any necessary board of examiners. Requirements (from the original advert) * Bachelor Degree / Advanced Diploma / B Tech in Mining Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) * Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency or certificate of competency for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mines) * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in senior/middle management level in mining * Valid driver’s licence * Knowledge of: Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining, Legal knowledge, Departmental Directives, Public Service Act and Regulations, Personnel Code Directives. * Skills: Good interpersonal relations, Communication verbal and oral, Organisational ability control, interpretation and application of legal matters and policies, Teamwork, Training, Negotiating, Adaptability, Conflict handling, Computer literacy, Loyalty towards work, Innovative thinker, Dedication. * Thinking Demand: Receptive to 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 honesty. * A Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of government (accessible via https://www.thensg.gov.za) is required, and no appointment shall be affected without it. * Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency assessment and technical assessment. * The candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. Who should apply This role is suitable for professionals with a relevant engineering degree and a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency or equivalent, coupled with at least five years of senior/middle management experience in mining. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of mining practices, legal frameworks, and departmental directives, alongside excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Individuals who are innovative, dedicated, and capable of analytical thinking, quality control, and financial management are encouraged to apply. Indian/Coloured or white female candidates are specifically encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-mineral-and-petroleum-resources-vacancies-4#spani-ref-098 Source: govpage
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- At least 5 years of experience.
- Driver's licence
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