Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/55 · Ref 088

INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

  • CentreFree State Region, Welkom
  • LevelLevel 11
Closing date: 10 days remaining

Job details

Circular
29 of 2026
Page No.
2–3
Circular Post
29/55
Reference number
088
Department
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
Centre
Free State Region, Welkom
Salary
R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Closing date
28 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • An appropriate Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License Plus the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA &
  • Regulations and directives.
  • Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment.
  • Skills: Ability to apply knowledge, Researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, Must be computer literate.
  • Thinking Demands: Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply MHSA, dedicated, hard working, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.

Duties

  • Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
  • Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional disease trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
  • Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s and township development.
  • Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine.

Enquiries

Mr S Jivhuho Tel No: (015) 287 4705

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link: https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.

Notes and Z83 guidance

  • Applications are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications on DMPR E-Recruitment System.
  • Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za.
  • All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only.
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts.
  • Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. If an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral interview.
  • Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise. PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks.
  • Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Additional notes

Indian/ Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.

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Original Text
POST 29/55 : INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE REF NO: 088
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State Region, Welkom
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) registered with South African
Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in
Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License Plus the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical
and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.
Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment.
Skills: Ability to apply knowledge, Researching skills, Good Communicator,
Have good investigating skills, Must be computer literate. Thinking Demands:
Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply
MHSA, dedicated, hard working, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in
Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.
DUTIES : Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to
occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where
necessary. Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional disease trends to
determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights
and permits, EMPS’s and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and
applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational
medicine.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Jivhuho Tel No: (015) 287 4705
NOTE : Indian/ Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.

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