Job details

Circular: 27 of 2026
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Circular Post: 27/59
Reference number: 086
Department: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
Centre: Free State Region, Welkom
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Closing date: 18 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 Free State Region, Welkom.

Applications close on 18 August 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

National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health (NQF6) plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control with minimum 3 years’ experience in Occupational Hygiene and a driver’s license, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Legal Hazard identification and risk management, Public Service Code, DMPR Policies, Skills: Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act, DMPR Policy and staff codes, management skills: Planning, Leading, Organising and controlling, report writing and formulation, good interpersonal relations, Be able to recommend mining occupational solutions, negotiation skills, language proficiency and computer skills, Thinking demand: Innovative thinker, Analyse situations carefully, make fair and reasonable.

Duties

5 duties · official circular text

Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspection on matter relating to occupational hygiene exposures, stressors and other matter relating to mine occupational hygiene and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
Investigate and report on mine related accident, contraventions, and complaints as well as the analyses of mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
Serve on any necessary boards of examiners.
Investigate, consult, and provide input on mine closure, prospecting rights, mining rights and permit, EMP’s and township development.
Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of mining regulations, guideline and standard and application of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational hygiene.

Enquiries

Mr P Nyaqcela Tel No: (057) 391 1373/71

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). 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. NB Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 27/59 : INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE REF NO: 086 Re-advertisement, candidates who applied previously need not to re-apply
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State Region, Welkom
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health (NQF6) plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control with minimum 3 years’
experience in Occupational Hygiene and a driver’s license, Knowledge of: Mine
Health and Safety Act Regulations and Legal Hazard identification and risk management, Public Service Code, DMPR Policies, Skills: Ability to interpret
and apply Mine Health and Safety Act, DMPR Policy and staff codes, management skills: Planning, Leading, Organising and controlling, report
writing and formulation, good interpersonal relations, Be able to recommend mining occupational solutions, negotiation skills, language proficiency and
computer skills, Thinking demand: Innovative thinker, Analyse situations carefully, make fair and reasonable.
DUTIES : Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspection on matter relating to occupational hygiene exposures, stressors and other
matter relating to mine occupational hygiene and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary. Investigate and report on mine related
accident, contraventions, and complaints as well as the analyses of mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take
appropriate action. Serve on any necessary boards of examiners. Investigate, consult, and provide input on mine closure, prospecting rights, mining rights
and permit, EMP’s and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of mining regulations, guideline and standard and application
of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational hygiene.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Nyaqcela Tel No: (057) 391 1373/71
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. NB Indian /Coloured or
white female are encouraged to apply.