DPSA Mineral Resources Department Circular 11 January 2024

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES

APPLICATIONS

:

The Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59,

Arcadia, 0007 or hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Mentjies and Francis

Baard Street, former Schoeman.

FOR ATTENTION

:

Ms N Maseko/ Ms T Sibutha

CLOSING DATE

:

25 January 2024

NOTE

:

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise

that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will

be communicated by the Department. Following the interviews and technical

exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic

managerial Competency Assessment. Applications should be on Z83 form (which

should be completed in full, accurately, legibly, signed and dated) and must be

accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and originally certified copies of

qualifications as well as ID not longer than 3 months (Where a drivers licence is a

requirement, a certified copy must be attached). NB: Applicants who do not comply

with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the

closing date will not be considered). Requirements stated on the advertised posts

are minimum inherent requirements; therefore criterion for shortlisting will depend

on the proficiency of the applications received. The Department reserves the right

to determine suitable candidate(s) during the Selection process. Confirmation of

final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Due to the large

number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short listed

candidates only. Short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after

the closing date. Applicants who have not been contacted during this period may

regard their applications as unsuccessful.

OTHER POSTS

POST 01/04

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MINERAL LAWS ADMINISTRATION REF NO:

DMR/18/0064

SALARY

:

R826 053 per annum (Level 12) (All inclusive package)

CENTRE

:

Northern Cape Region, Springbok

REQUIREMENTS

:

A three year tertiary qualification in Law coupled with 3 years relevant experience

at junior management level PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge:

Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002 (Act 28 of 2002), Social

and Labour plan, Mine Economics and Broad Based Social Economic

Empowerment (BBSEE) (Mining Charter) adjudication, Mining Titles registration,

Mine Environmental management and its relationship with urban development,

Rural and Urban Renewal Strategies, Public Administration, Knowledge of past

legislations; Skills: Ability to think innovatively with development opportunities,

Ability to supervise and manage people, Ability to interpret and apply legislation

and related policies, Ability to facilitate workshops and consultation processes and

to implement desired outcomes, Strong ability to facilitate conflict situations,

Community liaison skills, Ability to communicate at a high level in a professional

manner, Listening skills, Provide leadership; Communication: Strong

communications skills between Government Departments, Business organization

and Institutions at management level (Stake holder liaison),

Negotiation/communication and problem solving skills; Creativity: Recognising

viable development opportunities, exploiting synergies to promote development,

Recognising conflicts, Lateral thinking to identify linkages.

DUTIES

:

Processing of applications in terms of MPRDA (Act 28 of 2002). Provide

information and submit inputs, liaison and consultation with regards to general

policy matters, individual applications, co-ordinates consultation process and acts

as lead agent on behalf of the Department regarding certain applications. Provide

a general service, information and guidance with regard to the objectives of the

MPRDA. Provide information, comment on various issues relating to the granting

of mining permit, prospecting and mining right and mining related issues. Provide

information, attend meetings and reply to enquiries. Manage the Mineral Laws

administration Sub-Directorate. Ensure attendance to issues of cooperate

governance. Draft report, letters and compile submissions for the

Minister/DG/DDG for the granting of refusal of rights. Interpretation of Mineral Laws

on a daily basis.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr Pieter Swart Tel No: (053) 807 1700

NOTE

:

Woman, coloureds, Indians a well as people with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

POST 01/05

:

INSPECTOR OF MINES: MINE SURVEYING REF NO: DMR/18/0065

SALARY

:

R697 011 per annum (Level 11)

CENTRE

:

Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

A Mine Surveying Certificate of Competency (MSCC) with at least a three year

qualification PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge and application of

the Mine Health and Safety Act, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Development Act and Departmental Policies; Skills: Report writing skills, Computer

literacy, Conduct physical field work.

DUTIES

:

Conduct underground inspections, compile reports and maintain records. Conduct

inspections of plans records of surface mines, compile reports and maintain

records. Conduct inspections of plans records of underground mines, compile

reports maintain records. Investigate and make recommendations regarding

surface utilization applications, compile reports and maintain records. Process

statutory applications regarding mine surveying permissions and exemptions,

compile report and maintain records. Serve on mine surveying related committees

and attend seminars. Conduct practical mine surveying field tasks.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr N Mahwasane Tel No: (012) 444 3097

NOTE

:

Woman, coloureds, Indians a well as people with disabilities are encouraged to

apply. The appointment will be subject to pre-employment medical examination of

fitness.

POST 01/06

:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REF NO:

DMR/18/0066

SALARY

:

R444 693 per annum (Level 10)

CENTRE

:

Free State Region, Welkom

REQUIREMENTS

:

A three year tertiary qualification in Natural Science/ Environmental

Science/Environmental Management coupled with at least three years relevant

experienced in integrated environmental Management and a valid driver’s license,

Plus the following competencies: Knowledge: The National Environmental

Management Act (107 of 1998). Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development

Act 2002. Minerals Act 1991 Mining Procedures and Environmental Impact

Process. Sound knowledge of environmental impact assessment and remediation.

Knowledge of impact assessment and evaluation methods. Knowledge of

environmental legislation. Knowledge of mining methods, mining methods

processes, mining waste generation and disposal. Knowledge of environmental

resources economics, mineral economics and financial risk assessment; Skills:

Good negotiation skills, Good research skills, integration of social, economic, bio-

physical and cultural-historical impacts. Personnel Management. Working and

creating team work; Communication: Good verbal and non-verbal communication

skills. Excellent English reading and writing skills. Ability to interact with people on

various levels. Sound written and verbal communication. Ability to interpret and

apply legislation, good interpersonal skills; Creativity: Recommend innovatively

corrective actions to exert vision and foresight in dynamics of mining environmental

management, creative thinking, Assertive and confident approach ability to

analyse problems.

DUTIES

:

Manage EIA process (basic assessments, scoping reports, EIAR/EMP and listed

activities) closure plans and other technical and environmental documents and

make recommendation thereon Management and residue stockpile and residue

deposits. Compliance, Auditing and performance Assessment. Evaluate

environmental risk and manage the closure of mines within the stipulated time

frames. Consult with other Departments and Agencies on environmental matters

and serve on such committees to promote co-operative governance. Identify

Environmental liabilities for operations and ensure adequency of FP, Conduct

compliance inspectors. Manage and resolve complaints and conflicts. Regulate

the closure of mines within stipulated time frames.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr A Mulaudzi Tel No: (057) 391 1300

NOTE

:

Woman, coloureds, Indians a well as people with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

POST 01/07

:

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: CASHIER REF NO: DMR/18/0067

SALARY

:

R163 563 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE

:

Free State Region, Welkom

REQUIREMENTS

:

A Senior Certificate with relevant experience in government financial

administration; Plus the following key competencies: Government budgeting and

reporting processes, such as Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MFEF),

Knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS), Public Finance Management Act

(PFMA) and related policies, Treasury Regulations and budget processes, Skills:

Good organising skills, Sound Financial and Accounting skills, Good in

numbers/mathematical skills, Computer skills, Communication: Ability to interact

with people on various levels, Sound written and verbal communication, Ability to

interpret and apply legislation, Good interpersonal skills, Creativity: A creative,

assertive and confident approach, Ability to be pro-active and effective in process

of problem-solving and the improvement of productivity.

DUTIES

:

Contribute to the effective management of budget. Compile and analyse monthly

budget and expenditure reports. Compile and analyse monthly and expenditure

reports. Compile and consolidate budget and reporting related documents during

an annual budget process. Cash flow and petty cash management. Management

of payment advances. Contribute to effective revenue management. Verify

subsistence & travel claims and keep records thereof. Capture payment receipts

on BAS and print reports. Effective control of various cash registers, monitoring

and control over budget and submission of inputs regarding budgetary issues.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms CL De Vos Tel No: (057) 391 1322

NOTE

:

Woman, coloureds, Indians a well as people with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

POST 01/08

:

REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: DMR/18/0068

SALARY

:

R163 563 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE

:

Mpumalanga Region, Witbank

REQUIREMENTS

:

A Senior Certificate coupled with relevant experience in Government

Administration and Drivers Licence, Plus the following key competencies:

Knowledge: National Archives Act (Management of filling systems and Archives,

Minimum Information of Security Standards, Registry functions, Filling systems,

Batho Pele principles, Computer package (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

Mail management, Skills: Good organizing skills, Interpersonal, Problem solving

skills, Communication: excellent, verbal and written skills, Ability to

communicate/interact with people on various levels (internal and externally),

Creativity: Innovative and creative thinking ability, Ability to make decision in

respect of own work.

DUTIES

:

Open, close, maintain and record files according to National Archive Act. Keep

registers up to date. Retrieve applications from the SAMRAD System. Proper filling

of Records/documents. Proper closing and archiving of closed files. Distribution

and collection of files to and from officials. Ensure safe custody of official records.

Control access to all files/records in registry. Receipt, opening and sorting of

incoming mail and courier and recording thereof in relevant registers. Recording

and dispatching of outgoing mail. Ensure that there are enough stamps to dispatch

outgoing mail. Make photocopies and binding of documents.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Puja Singh Tel No: (013) 653 0500

NOTE

:

Woman, coloureds, Indians a well as people with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.