Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/128 · Ref 095
INSPECTOR: MINE EQUIPMENT
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
- CentreGauteng Region, Braamfontein
- LevelLevel 11
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3
- Circular Post
- 32/128
- Reference number
- 095
- Department
- Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
- Centre
- Gauteng Region, Braamfontein
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
- Closing date
- 18 September 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 Gauteng Region, Braamfontein.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A National Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6) PLUS Certificate of Competency for Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (Mines) with minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining and a valid driver’s licence, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Legal Proceedings.
- Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment e.g.
- Winder, Boilers, Plants.
- Hazard and Risk management.
- Public Service Staff Code.
- DMPR Policies.
- Skills: Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act.
- DMPR Policies and staff codes.
- Management, Planning, Leading, Organisational 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 decision.
- Receptive to suggestion 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, structure, track bound trackless mining equipment and electrical distribution systems and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
- Investigate and report on mine related accident, contraventions and complaints as well as the analyse 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, lifts, chairlifts, boilers and conduct statutory inspections.
- Serve on any necessary boards of examiners.
- Investigate, consult and provide of input on mines closure, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMP’s, and township development.
- Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of machinery regulations, guideline and standard; and applications of exemptions, permission and approvals.
Enquiries
Mr. MN Madubane Tel No: (011) 358 9776
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 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). 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.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- 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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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Gauteng Region, Braamfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6) PLUS Certificate of Competency for Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (Mines) with
minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining and a valid driver’s licence,
Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Legal
Proceedings. Mining Engineering- Mine Equipment e.g. Winder, Boilers,
Plants. Hazard and Risk management. Public Service Staff Code. DMPR
Policies. Skills: Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act.
DMPR Policies and staff codes. Management, Planning, Leading,
Organisational 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 decision. Receptive to suggestion 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, structure, track bound trackless mining equipment and electrical
distribution systems and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary. Investigate and report on mine related accident, contraventions and
complaints as well as the analyse 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, lifts, chairlifts, boilers and conduct statutory inspections. Serve on any necessary boards of examiners.
Investigate, consult and provide of input on mines closure, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMP’s, and township development. Provide inputs
to regional reports, revision of machinery regulations, guideline and standard; and applications of exemptions, permission and approvals.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. MN Madubane Tel No: (011) 358 9776
NOTE : Indian, Coloured or White female are encouraged to apply