Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/108 · Ref 081
INSPECTOR: MINE SURVEYING
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
- CentrePretoria, Head Office
- LevelLevel 11
- Posts3 posts
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/108
- Reference number
- 081
- Department
- Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
- Centre
- Pretoria, Head Office
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
- Number of posts
- 3
- Closing date
- 7 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 Pretoria, Head Office.
The closing date was 7 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Requirements
A National Diploma in Mine Surveying/ Mineral Resource Management ( NQF 6) with Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competence and valid driver's licence PLUS minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior managerial level in Mine Surveying, Knowledge of: In-depth understanding and knowledge of the mine health and safety, knowledge of the policy regime affecting the minerals and mining industry, government policy and legislation Skills: Problem solving, Communication (Verbal, written, liaison), Influencing skills, Negotiation skills, Proven management skills, Management and Organisation skills, Advanced analytical skills, Good interpersonal relations at all levels, Conflict management skills, Creativity and innovation, Numerical, Organising and coordinating, Facilitation and implementation, Financial Management, Negotiation and consultation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Strategic capability and leadership, Change management, Thinking demand: Creative/ innovative thinker, Logical, Objective, Accurate, Diplomatic.
Duties
- Conduct underground inspection, compile reports and maintain records.
- Conduct inspection of plans and records of surface and underground mines, compile reports and maintain records.
- Investigate and make recommendations surface utilization applications, compile reports and maintain records.
- Process statutory applications regarding mine and surveying permissions and exemptions, compile reports and maintain records.
- Serve on mine surveying related committees and attend seminars Conduct practical mine surveying field tasks.
Enquiries
Ms. G Sekwati Tel No: (012) 444 3789
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
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). 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
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. Note: Indian /Coloured or white male are encouraged to apply.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Pretoria, Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Mine Surveying/ Mineral Resource Management ( NQF 6) with Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competence and valid driver's licence
PLUS minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior managerial level in Mine
Surveying, Knowledge of: In-depth understanding and knowledge of the mine health and safety, knowledge of the policy regime affecting the minerals and
mining industry, government policy and legislation Skills: Problem solving,
Communication (Verbal, written, liaison), Influencing skills, Negotiation skills,
Proven management skills, Management and Organisation skills, Advanced analytical skills, Good interpersonal relations at all levels, Conflict management
skills, Creativity and innovation, Numerical, Organising and coordinating,
Facilitation and implementation, Financial Management, Negotiation and consultation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Strategic capability and
leadership, Change management, Thinking demand: Creative/ innovative thinker, Logical, Objective, Accurate, Diplomatic.
DUTIES : Conduct underground inspection, compile reports and maintain records. Conduct inspection of plans and records of surface and underground mines,
compile reports and maintain records. Investigate and make recommendations surface utilization applications, compile reports and maintain records. Process
statutory applications regarding mine and surveying permissions and exemptions, compile reports and maintain records. Serve on mine surveying
related committees and attend seminars Conduct practical mine surveying field tasks.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. G Sekwati Tel No: (012) 444 3789
NOTE : 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. Note: Indian /Coloured or
white male are encouraged to apply.