Jobs at Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC)

Job Purpose

To facilitate the dissemination of MHSC research outcomes to all identified stakeholders. To be the link between MHSC and the Regional Tripartite Forum (RTF). To facilitate the engagement between RTF and MHSC Researchers to promote and disseminate research

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering or related field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Occupational Health, Safety)
• 5 years’ experience in mining environment.

Added Advantage

• Research experience
• Marketing experience is advantageous
• Strong communicator
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict and Problem-solving skills
• Understanding in the mining language and culture
• Computer literacy
• Business Report Skills
• Knowledge of the Mining Sector
• Knowledge of Health and Safety

Key performance areas:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Implement programme for roll out of research outcomes.
• Ongoing communication and interaction with stakeholders
• Host engagement with stakeholders including RTF members
• Ensure that information packs are customised and audience specific
• Constantly assess impact of the information disseminated.
• Implement regional forum framework
• Coordinate Regional meetings
• Provide written reports to MHSC Office
• Consolidate and circulate the RTF meeting schedule for the year to all stakeholders.
• Provide assistance in drafting the RTF Agenda in consultation with the relevant RTF Chairpersons.
• Study research reports.
• Prepare presentations for approval
• Present the key findings and assess industry uptake on research outcomes
• Write reports on engagement outcomes
• Identify stakeholders, end-users and relevant authorities that would benefit from the research information.
• Document feedback on relevance of the research outcomes to MHSC Research Unit
• Identify platforms which can be used to disseminate the research outcomes e.g. universities, industry events, local and international evets, webinars and seminars etc.

Closing date:  28 February 2026

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Job Purpose

• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of financial and management accounting services to MHSC in accordance with the PFMA, IFRS and GRAP. He/she will also be expected to develop and implement comprehensive financial control mechanisms.

The incumbent will report to: Chief Financial Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting  or Finance
• 5 years’ experience in a financial managerial role
• Knowledge of financial reporting in relation to monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
• Knowledge of GRAP requirements and their application
• Knowledge of the PFMA and its application
• Knowledge of supply chain management legislation and its application
• Experience in managing staff

Key performance areas:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Setting, implementing and monitoring accounting controls
• Providing training and leadership to the finance team
• Developing the finance Department’s business plan
• Compiling and managing the MHSC’s Asset Register
• Managing banking and cash
• Ensuring that financial transactions are timeously recorded in accordance with Generally recognised GRAP
• Compiling and providing timeous and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally recognised GRAP
• Assuming responsibility for implementing all approved financial management policies and procedures
• Preparing MTEF submissions
• Deal with internal and external auditors
• Monthly and quarterly reporting to the CFO.
• Manage Payroll and related functions
• Manage the BEE Status of MHSC
• Manage the Tax Status of MHSC

Closing date: 28 February 2026

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Candidate Criteria:

• Minimum post graduate qualification in the field of Human Resources/Occupational Development/ Labour or related fields;
• Legal background will be an added advantage;
• Appropriate experience and / or knowledge of the Public service and Public entities will be a strong recommendation; and
• Previous experience as a member of a Human Resources Committee or a Human Resources Executive in the public sector, private sector and / or public entity.
• Registration with a Professional Body is a high recommendation.

Remuneration

• HRRAC members will be remunerated in accordance with the rates determined by the Mine Health and Safety Council from time to time. Travelling on official duty will be reimbursed at rates determined by the Mine Health and Safety Council.

Term of Office

• The term of office will be three (3) years, which is renewable depending on performance.

CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2026.