SENIOR INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE is a South African government vacancy at Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: North-West Region, Klerksdorp | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send 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.
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package)
Centre
North-West Region, Klerksdorp
Requirements
- A/An appropriate National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/Environmental Health (NQF Level 6) Plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control plus a valid driver’s licence, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in occupational hygiene, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations &
- Legal.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Management.
- Public Service Staff 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 hygiene solutions Negotiation skill.
- Language proficiency.
- Computer skills, Thinking Demand: Innovative thinker.
- Analyse situations carefully.
- Make fair and reasonable decisions.
- Receptive to suggestions and ideas.
- Be able to stay calm and collective during difficult situations.
- Dynamic personality.
Duties
- Coordinate and conduct underground, shaft, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to occupational hygiene exposures, stressors, and other matters relating to occupational hygiene.
- Coordinate, conduct and report on investigations into mine related accidents, contraventions and complaints as well as the analysis of mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
- Coordinate and serve on any necessary board of examiners.
- Coordinate the investigation, consultation and provision of input on mine closures, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMP's, and township development.
- Provide Managerial activities.
Enquiries
Mr. J Melembe Tel No: (018) 487 4300
Department Notes
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.
Notes
Candidates will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessment. Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : North-West Region, Klerksdorp
REQUIREMENTS : A/An appropriate National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/Environmental Health (NQF Level 6) Plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control plus a
valid driver’s licence, with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in occupational hygiene, Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations & Legal.
Hazard Identification and Risk Management. Public Service Staff 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 hygiene solutions Negotiation skill.
Language proficiency. Computer skills, Thinking Demand: Innovative thinker.
Analyse situations carefully. Make fair and reasonable decisions. Receptive to suggestions and ideas. Be able to stay calm and collective during difficult
situations. Dynamic personality.
DUTIES : Coordinate and conduct underground, shaft, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to occupational hygiene exposures, stressors,
and other matters relating to occupational hygiene. Coordinate, conduct and report on investigations into mine related accidents, contraventions and
complaints as well as the analysis of mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Coordinate and serve
on any necessary board of examiners. Coordinate the investigation, consultation and provision of input on mine closures, prospecting rights, mining
rights and permits, EMP's, and township development. Provide Managerial activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. J Melembe Tel No: (018) 487 4300
NOTE : Candidates will undergo practical exercise and integrity assessment. Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: 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.



