Current Vacancies at The Department of Mineral Resources

Requirements     :     
National Diploma In Mining Engineering (Nqf Level 6) Plus Mine Managers Certificate Of Competency With Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience At Junior Managerial Level In Mining Industry With Driver’s Licence Plus

The Following Key Competencies:

• Knowledge Of: Knowledge Of Mine Health And Safety Act And Regulations And Legal Proceedings. Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment E.G., Winder, Boilers, Plants. Hazard Identification And Risk Management.
• Public Service Staff Code. Dmre Policies. Skills: Ability To Interpret And Apply Mine Health And Safety Act. Dmre Policy And Staff Codes.
• Management Skills- Planning, Leading, Organising And Controlling. Report Writing And Formulation.
• Good International Relations. Analyses And Interpretation Of Accidents Statistics.
• Be Able To Recommend Mining Engineering Solutions. Negotiation Skills. Language Proficiency. Computer Skills, Thinking Demand: Innovative Thinker. 

Duties     : 

• Analyse Situations Carefully, Make Fair And Reasonable Decisions. Receptive To Suggestion And Ideas. Be Able To Stay Calm And Collective During Difficult Situations. 
• Coordinate, Conduct And Report On Underground, Shaft And Surface Audits And Inspections On Matters Relating To Ground Stability, Support, Explosive, Blasting Operations And Other Matters Relating To Mine Safety And Take The Necessary Enforcement Action Where Necessary.
• Coordinate, Conduct Report On Investigations Into Mine Related Accidents, Contraventions, And Complaints As Well As The Analysis Of Mine Accidents And Trends To Determine High Risk Mining Operations And Take Appropriate Action. Coordinate And Serve On Any Necessary Board Of Examiners. Coordinate The Investigation, Consultation, And Provision Of Input On Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights And Permits, Emp’s And Township Development. Provide Managerial Activities. 
   

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• Degree Or Equivalent In Mathematics Or Applied Mathematics Or Computer Science Or Any Engineering Field Or Economics (With Econometrics) Nqf 7, With Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience At A Junior Managerial Level In Modelling (Mathematical And Econometric Modelling), Demand Modelling, Profiling And Forecasting, Technical Report Writing, Policy Analysis.
• Energy Studies In Addition To The Above Will Be An Added Advantage.
• Knowledge Of: Knowledge Of Energy Sector Policy And Legislation And Their Economics. Knowledge And Interpretation Of Economics.
• Data Decision-Making And Analysis. Research Tools And Techniques. Technical Writing. Oil And Gas Information Sources (Journals And Publications).
• Skills: Report Writing And Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills. Statistical Analysis.
• Time Management And Working Planning. Analytical Skills Including Economic Analysis And Interpretation Skills.
• Thinking Demands: Technical Mindset Relating To Economics. Ability To Source Or Identify Sources Of Credible Data/ Information From Local And International Sources. 

Duties     :     

• Develop The Development And Review Of Minerals And Energy Plans (E.G.), Liquid Fuels Master Plan, Irp, Iep).
• Review And Revise Minerals And Energy Planning Methodologies, Strategies And Make Recommendations To Improve Their Effectiveness.
• Understand And Monitor All Aspects Of Minerals And Energy Value Chain To Inform Energy Planning Process.
• Provide Expert Knowledge Of The Minerals And Energy Sources During The Energy Planning Process.
• Monitor And Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Implementing Policy Recommendations Emanating From The Minerals And Energy Planning Process.
• Participate In Transverse Mineral And Energy Planning Activities. Provide Managerial Activities.  

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Requirements     :     
National Diploma In Mining Engineering (Nqf Level 6) Plus Mine Managers Certificate Of Competency With Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience At Junior Managerial Level In Mining Industry With Driver’s Licence Plus

The Following Key Competencies:

• Knowledge Of: Knowledge Of Mine Health And Safety Act And Regulations And Legal Proceedings. Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment E.G., Winder, Boilers, Plants. Hazard Identification And Risk Management.
• Public Service Staff Code. Dmre Policies. Skills: Ability To Interpret And Apply Mine Health And Safety Act. Dmre Policy And Staff Codes.
• Management Skills- Planning, Leading, Organising And Controlling. Report Writing And Formulation.
• Good International Relations. Analyses And Interpretation Of Accidents Statistics.
• Be Able To Recommend Mining Engineering Solutions. Negotiation Skills. Language Proficiency. Computer Skills, Thinking Demand: Innovative Thinker. 

Duties     : 

• Analyse Situations Carefully, Make Fair And Reasonable Decisions. Receptive To Suggestion And Ideas. Be Able To Stay Calm And Collective During Difficult Situations. 
• Coordinate, Conduct And Report On Underground, Shaft And Surface Audits And Inspections On Matters Relating To Ground Stability, Support, Explosive, Blasting Operations And Other Matters Relating To Mine Safety And Take The Necessary Enforcement Action Where Necessary.
• Coordinate, Conduct Report On Investigations Into Mine Related Accidents, Contraventions, And Complaints As Well As The Analysis Of Mine Accidents And Trends To Determine High Risk Mining Operations And Take Appropriate Action. Coordinate And Serve On Any Necessary Board Of Examiners. Coordinate The Investigation, Consultation, And Provision Of Input On Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights And Permits, Emp’s And Township Development. Provide Managerial Activities. 

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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. 

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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. 

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• National Diploma In Electrical Or Mechanical Engineering (Nqf Level 6) Plus Certificate Of Competency For Mechanical Or Electrical Engineering (Mines) With Minimum Of 3 Years In The Mining Industry. Valid Driver’s Licence, Knowledge Of: Knowledge Of Mine Health And Safety Act And Regulation And Legal Proceedings.
• Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment E.G., Winder, Boilers, Plants Etc. Hazard Identification And Risk Management. Public Service Staff Code. Dmre Policies.

Skills:

• Ability To Interpret And Apply Mine Health And Safety Act. Dmre Policy And Staff Codes.
• Management Skills: Planning, Leading, Organising And Controlling Skills.
• Report Writing And Formulation. Good Interpersonal Relations. Be Able To Recommend Mining Engineering Solutions.
• Negotiation Skills. Language Proficiency. Computer Skills, Thinking Demand: 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     :     

• Conduct And Report On Underground, Shaft And Surface Audits And Inspection On Plants, Structures, Track Bound, Trackless Mining Equipment And Electrical Distribution Systems And Take The Necessary Enforcement Action Where Necessary. Investigate And Report On Mine Related Accidents, Contraventions 
• And Complaints As Well As Analyse Of 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, Lift, Chairlifts, Boilers And Conduct Statutory Inspections.
• Serve On Any Necessary Board Of Examiners. Investigate, Consult, And Provide Input On Mine Closure, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights And Permit, Emp’s   And Township Development.  
• Provide Inputs To Regional Reports, Revision Of Machinery Regulations, Guidelines And Standard, And Applications Of Exemptions, Permissions And Approvals. Provide Managerial Activities. 

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Requirements     :     

• National Diploma In Electrical Or Mechanical Engineering (Nqf Level 6) Plus Certificate Of Competency For Mechanical Or Electrical Engineering (Mines) With Minimum Of 3 Years In The Mining Industry. Valid Driver’s Licence, Knowledge Of: Knowledge Of Mine Health And Safety Act And Regulation And Legal Proceedings.
• Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment E.G., Winder, Boilers, Plants Etc. Hazard Identification And Risk Management. Public Service Staff Code. Dmre Policies.

Skills:

• Ability To Interpret And Apply Mine Health And Safety Act. Dmre Policy And Staff Codes.
• Management Skills: Planning, Leading, Organising And Controlling Skills.
• Report Writing And Formulation. Good Interpersonal Relations. Be Able To Recommend Mining Engineering Solutions.
• Negotiation Skills. Language Proficiency. Computer Skills, Thinking Demand: 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     :     

• Conduct And Report On Underground, Shaft And Surface Audits And Inspection On Plants, Structures, Track Bound, Trackless Mining Equipment And Electrical Distribution Systems And Take The Necessary Enforcement Action Where Necessary. Investigate And Report On Mine Related Accidents, Contraventions 
• And Complaints As Well As Analyse Of 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, Lift, Chairlifts, Boilers And Conduct Statutory Inspections.
• Serve On Any Necessary Board Of Examiners. Investigate, Consult, And Provide Input On Mine Closure, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights And Permit, Emp’s   And Township Development.  
• Provide Inputs To Regional Reports, Revision Of Machinery Regulations, Guidelines And Standard, And Applications Of Exemptions, Permissions And Approvals. Provide Managerial Activities. 

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• Degree In Metallurgy, Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering/ Mining Engineering/ Geology, Economics And Chemistry (Nqf 7), Valid Driver’s Licence With A Minimum Of 3 Years’ Relevant Experience In The Mineral And Energy Economics Field Plus

The Following Competencies, Knowledge:

• Knowledge Of Mineral Commodities. Knowledge Of South Africa’s Mineral And Mining Industry Worldwide.
• Knowledge Of Policies Applicable To Mineral And Mining Industries. Public Service Regulations.

Skills:

• Research And Evaluation Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Ability To Work Independently.
• Time Management. Problem Solving. Organisational Skills.
• Thinking Demands: Able To Question, Analyse, Recognise Scrutinise Problems And Form Conclusion.
• Able To Independently Take Appropriate Corrective Action.
• Logical Thinker And Meticulous.
• Ability To Analyse, Recognise Problems And Form Conclusions. Balanced Perception Of Economic Development And Trends. Innovative, Creative Thinker. 

Duties     :   

• Conduct Market Analysis And Forecast Trends In Prices, Supply And Demand. Patterns And Compile Mineral Economic Reports, Articles, And Bulletins.
• Collect, Analyse And Process Local And International Mineral Related Economic Information.
• Keep Track Of Mineral Returns From The Mines And Imports From Customs, And Report On The Performance Of Local Mine Production.
• Analyse The Contribution On Mining And Mineral Sector In Terms Of Productivity, Labour Investment Trade And Empowerment Initiatives.
• Promote Investment In The South African Mineral Industry. Provide Managerial Activities. 
   

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Degree In Natural Science (Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry) Engineering (Chemical/ Metallurgy, Geology/ Chemical Mining/ Environmental Science / Geology/ Geochemistry / Energy Studies/Llb / B Com Law, (Nqf 7) Tertiary Qualification In Policy Development Would Be An Added Advantage With A Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience In The Mining And Mineral Sector Plus The Following Competencies, Knowledge:

• Knowledge Of  Policy Development Process, Detailed Knowledge Of Petroleum Sector.
• Project Management. Financial Management. 
• Policies/ Laws Governing Petroleum Sector. 
• Knowledge Of The Minerals And Mining Industry. Knowledge Of The Policy Regime Affecting The Minerals And Mining Industry. Government Policy And Legislation. 
• Public Administration And Management Skills: Leadership. Management. Planning And Organising. 
• Project Management. Communication (Written And Verbal) Skills. Policy Analysis And Development.
• Computer. 
• Presentation Skills And Interpersonal Skills, Communication (Verbal, Written, Liaison), 
• Influencing Skills, 
• Negotiation Skills Thinking Demands: Problem Solving. 
• Innovate. Analytical. 
• Creativity. 
• Critical Thinking Logical. 

Duties     :     

• Identify, Develop And Review Existing/ New Policies On Mining And Mineral Sector. 
• Conduct Secondary Research On Mining And Mineral Policy Related Matters. Identify, Consult, And Collaborate/ Engage With Relevant Stakeholders 
• And Conduct Public Hearings For Public Inputs On Proposed Mining And Mineral Policies. 
• onduct Mining And Mineral Policy Presentations And Represent The Department At Various Forums Or Workshops On Mining Sector Policy Related Matter. 
• Dissemination Information And Raise Awareness On Mining And Mineral Policy Related Developments/Trends. 
• Monitor And Report On The Implementation Of Energy Policies And Legislations. Provide Managerial Activities. 

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 B-Tech / Bachelor Degree/ Advanced Diploma In Administration/ Law/ B-Com  Law/ Public Administration/  Public Management ( Nqf 7) With A Minimum Of 3 Years’ Experience In Administration/ Secretariat Related Field Knowledge Of:

• Knowledge And Understanding Of Legislation, Policies And Work Procedures,
• Knowledge Of The Mining Industry,
• Knowledge Of The Public Service Legislation Including Pfma,
• Knowledge Of Legislation Relating To Statutory Boards,
• Knowledge Of The Mprda,
• Knowledge Of The National Government Planning Framework,
• Treasury Regulation,
• Public Service Act Skills:
• Organisational Skills,
• Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Numeric Skills, Financial Management Skills, Reporting Skills, Financial Management Skills, Reporting Writing Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skills,
• Presentation Skills,
• Facilitation Skills,
• Problem Solving Skills,
• Liaison Skills,
• Thinking Demands: Decision Making,
• Information Evaluation,
• Creativity,
• Analytical Thinker,
• Logical Thinker,
• Organisational Planning Implementation And Administration. 

Duties     :   

•  Provide Inputs In Terms Of Budget For Rmdec And Expenditure Control. Coordinate The Appointment And Facilitate Of Rmdec Members.
• Compile And Draft Recommendations And Submissions On Decisions Taken By The Rmdec.
• Facilitate And Conduct Inspections To Determine The Validity Of Objections Regrading Objections Lodged, Render Secretariat Functions To The Committee. Provide Managerial Activities.