Inspector Of Mines: Occupational Hygiene Ref No: Dmre/2404 at The Department of Mineral Resources

Requirements     :     

A National Diploma In Occupational Hygiene /Environmental Health / Environmental Management (Nqf 6) Plus Certificate On Mine Environmental Control Plus A Valid Driver’s Licence, With A Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience In Occupational Hygiene Plus The Following Competencies:

• Knowledge Of: Mine Health And Safety Act And Regulations & Legal, Hazard Identification And Risk Management, Public Service Staff Code, Dmre Policy,

Skills:

• Ability To Interpret And Apply Mine Health And Safety Act;
• Dmr Policy And Staff Codes,
• Management Skills- Planning, Leading,
• Organising And Controlling,
• Report Writing And Formulation,
• Good Interpersonal  Relations,
• Be Able To Recommend Mining Occupational Hygiene Solutions,
• Negotiation Skills,
• Language Proficiency,
• Computer Skills,
• Thinking Demands: Innovative Thinker,
• Analyse Situations Carefully,
• Make Fair And Reasonable Decisions,
• Receptive To Suggestions And Ideas,
• Be Able To Stay Calm And Collective During Difficult Situations,
• Dynamic Personality. 

Duties     :     

• Coordinate Conduct And Report On Underground, Shaft And Surface Audits And Inspections On Matters Relating To Occupational Hygiene Exposures, Stressors And Other Matters Relating To Mine Occupational Hygiene 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 Input On Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights And Permits, Emp’s And Township Development.
• Provide Inputs To Regional Reports, Revision Of Mining Regulations, Guidelines And Standard; And Applications Of Exemptions, Permissions And Approvals Related To Occupational Hygiene.