Inspector: Mine Equipment at The Department of Mineral Resources

SALARY:

• R 932 292 (All-inclusive package)

REQUIREMENTS:

• A National Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6) PLUS Certificate of Competency for Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (Mines

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining and a valid driver’s licence

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act. DMPR Policies and staff codes. Management, Planning, Leading, Organisational and Controlling skills. Report writing and formulation. Good interpersonal relations.
• Be able to recommend mining engineering solutions. Negotiation skills. Language proficiency. Computer skills, Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Legal Proceedings.
• Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment e.g. Winder, Boilers, Plants. Hazard and Risk management. Public Service Staff Code. DMPR Policies.

DUTIES:

• Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspection on plants, structure, track bound trackless mining equipment and electrical distribution systems and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
• Investigate and report on mine related accident, contraventions and complaints as well as the analyse mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
• Test and license and report thereon, of equipment on mines i.e., winders, lifts, chairlifts, boilers and conduct statutory inspections.
• Serve on any necessary boards of examiners. Investigate, consult and provide of input on mines closure, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMP’s, and township development.
• Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of machinery regulations, guideline and standard; and applications of exemptions, permission and approvals.