About the Role
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is looking for a dedicated Inspector: Mine Health and Safety to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This crucial role is centered around ensuring the safety and health of mining operations, which is vital for the well-being of workers and the community at large. As an Inspector, you will actively engage in conducting thorough audits and inspections of underground, shaft, and surface operations, focusing on critical aspects such as ground stability, explosives usage, and compliance with safety regulations.
In this role, you will be part of a team that plays a significant part in the mining sector, an industry that is integral to South Africa’s economy. Your work will not only involve reporting on safety compliance but also investigating mine-related accidents and enforcing necessary actions to uphold safety standards. By contributing to safer mining practices, you will be making a meaningful impact on both the industry and the community surrounding it.
About the Department
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is committed to promoting safe and environmentally sustainable mining practices across South Africa. Its mission includes ensuring compliance with mining regulations, safeguarding the rights of workers, and fostering responsible resource management. Working within this department means being part of a team that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of South Africans through safe mining practices and effective regulatory oversight.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct audits and inspections of mining operations, focusing on safety and compliance.
- Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and complaints in the mining sector.
- Analyse trends in mining accidents to identify high-risk operations and recommend appropriate actions.
- Provide input on mine closures, prospecting rights, and the application of mining permits.
- Contribute to regional reports and assist in the revision of mining regulations and guidelines.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6).
- A Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the mining industry.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of mining operations and related legal frameworks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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 Literacy.Job 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.
