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Job Requirements
A National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6) PLUS Certificate of Competency for Mechanical or 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, 61 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, 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 permit, EMP’s and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of machinery regulations, guideline and standard; and applications of exemptions, permission and approvals.
What is the Salary
R896 436 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Location
North West Region, Klerksdorp
How to Apply
Mr. J Melembe Tel No: (018) 487 4300
Email to Recruitment06@dmpr.gov.za
Apply Before:
3/27/2026
Reference No:
63
Additional Information
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry 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. Indian, Coloured or White female are encouraged to apply.