Job details

Circular: 29 of 2026
Page No.: 3

Circular Post: 29/56
Reference number: 089
Department: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
Centre: Mpumalanga Region, Witbank
Salary: R605 740 per annum (Level 10)
Closing date: 28 August 2026

About this vacancy

Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR).

The listed centre is Mpumalanga Region, Witbank.

Applications close on 28 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R605 740 per annum (Level 10)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

2 requirements · official circular text

A Bachelor’s Degree/BTech Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law or LLB (NQF7) minimum of 3 years experience in the industry Plus, Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of previous minerals legislation, Basic knowledge of MPRDA, Basic knowledge of administration procedures, Basic knowledge of Departmental policy i.r.o.
Mineral Regulation Skills: Ability to write reports, Ability to write submission, Ability to conduct meetings and inspections, Ability to communicate written and oral, Ability to act as mediator between (aggressive) parties Thinking demand: Able to think when exposed to demanding situations, Creative thinker.

Duties

7 duties · official circular text

Administer the administrative process for each rights or permits application in compliance with the Law.
Research potential conflict between prior rights and land usage.
Advice in the decision making process.
Ensure the arrangement for the payments of royalties and prospecting fees to the state in accordance with the Law.
Identify illegal prospecting and mining operations and take appropriate corrective action where required.
Ensure/process surface usage applications and evaluate surface utilisation in relation to the exploitation (only where economic development sub directorate has not been established.
Provide support to the Regional Mining Development and environmental committee (RMDEC).

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini at 082 418 9782

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 male including persons with disability.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.

Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.

Original Text

POST 29/56 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MINERAL LAWS AND REMDEC REF NO: 089
SALARY : R605 740 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Region, Witbank
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/BTech Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law or LLB (NQF7) minimum of 3 years experience in the industry Plus, Knowledge of: Basic
knowledge of previous minerals legislation, Basic knowledge of MPRDA,
Basic knowledge of administration procedures, Basic knowledge of
Departmental policy i.r.o. Mineral Regulation Skills: Ability to write reports,
Ability to write submission, Ability to conduct meetings and inspections, Ability to communicate written and oral, Ability to act as mediator between
(aggressive) parties Thinking demand: Able to think when exposed to demanding situations, Creative thinker.
DUTIES : Administer the administrative process for each rights or permits application in compliance with the Law. Research potential conflict between prior rights and
land usage. Advice in the decision making process. Ensure the arrangement for the payments of royalties and prospecting fees to the state in accordance
with the Law. Identify illegal prospecting and mining operations and take appropriate corrective action where required. Ensure/process surface usage
applications and evaluate surface utilisation in relation to the exploitation (only
where economic development sub directorate has not been established.
Provide support to the Regional Mining Development and environmental committee (RMDEC).
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini at 082 418 9782
NOTE : Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability.