Inspector: Mine Health and Safety REF NO: 042 at The Department of Mineral Resources

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF 6) PLUS Mine manager’s certificate of competency with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mining and a valid driver’s licence, Knowledge of: Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining. Legal knowledge. Departmental Directives. Public Service Act and Regulations.

DUTIES :

• Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspection 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 the analyse mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Serve on any necessary boards of examiners.
• Investigate, consult and provide input on mines closures, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMP’s and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of mining regulations, guideline and standard; and applications of exemptions, permission and approvals related to mining.