Kick-start your public service career with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). The department is recruiting for specialist inspector roles and support positions across several provinces. If you’re passionate about mine health and safety, occupational hygiene/medicine, engineering compliance, or efficient administration, submit your new Z83 and CV before the closing date.
| Employer: | Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources |
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| Closing Date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Head Office (Pretoria) and Regional Offices: North West (Klerksdorp/Rustenburg), Eastern Cape (Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth), Northern Cape (Kimberley), Gauteng (Braamfontein) |
Posts and Requirements
Inspector: Occupational Hygiene — North West (Klerksdorp)
Ref No: 040 • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Requirements: National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/Environmental Health (NQF 6) plus Certificate in Mine Environmental Control; 3 years’ occupational hygiene experience; valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Conduct underground/shaft/surface audits on occupational hygiene exposures and stressors; investigate accidents/contraventions/complaints and analyse trends; serve on boards of examiners; provide inputs on mine closures, rights/permits, EMPs, township development and on regulations/guidelines/exemptions.
Applications: Recruitment06@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr J Melembe, (018) 487 4300
Inspector: Occupational Hygiene — Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth)
Ref No: 041 • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Requirements/Duties: Same scope as Ref 040 (above).
Applications: Recruitment07@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr G Phakoago, 083 283 3157
Inspector: Mine Health and Safety — North West (Klerksdorp)
Ref No: 042 • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Requirements: National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF 6) plus Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency; 3 years’ mining experience; valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Audits/inspections on ground stability, support, explosives, blasting; investigate accidents/contraventions and act; serve on boards; advise on closures, rights/permits, EMPs; contribute to regulations/guidelines/exemptions.
Applications: Recruitment08@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr J Melembe, (018) 487 4300
Inspector: Occupational Medicine — North West (Klerksdorp)
Ref No: 043 • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Requirements: BCur / National Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing (NQF 6); SANC registration; 3 years’ occupational medicine/health experience; valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Audits on medical surveillance and occupational medicine; ensure investigation/reporting of mine diseases; analyse disease trends; advise on closures/rights/permits/EMPs; contribute to medical regulations/guidelines/exemptions.
Applications: Recruitment09@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr J Melembe, (018) 487 4300
Inspector: Occupational Medicine — Northern Cape (Kimberley)
Ref No: 044 • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Requirements/Duties: Same scope as Ref 043 (above).
Applications: Recruitment10@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr T Mateta, 082 459 2778
Inspector: Mine Equipment — North West (Rustenburg)
Ref No: 045 • Salary: R896 436 p.a. (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Requirements: National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF 6) plus Certificate of Competency for Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (Mines); 3 years’ mining experience; valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Audits/inspections on plants, structures, track-bound/trackless equipment, electrical distribution systems; investigate accidents/contraventions; test and license winders, lifts, chairlifts, boilers; contribute to machinery regulations/guidelines/exemptions.
Applications: Recruitment11@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr NHM Mothiba, (014) 594 9240
Administration Clerk: Requisition and Order Request — Head Office (Pretoria)
Ref No: 046 • Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4); computer literacy; knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, SCM Framework, LOGIS; strong communication and filing.
Duties: Process requisitions and orders; maintain proper filing; handle general SCM enquiries.
Applications: Recruitment12@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms S Nkotswe, (012) 444 3233
Registry Clerk — Gauteng Region (Braamfontein)
Ref No: 047 • Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF 4); valid driver’s licence; computer literacy; knowledge of registry practices and public service legislative framework.
Duties: Registry counter services; incoming/outgoing mail; filing and records management; operate registry office equipment; process archiving/disposal.
Applications: Recruitment13@dmpr.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr NHM Mothiba, (014) 594 924 0
How to Apply
Choose one method only (Post, Courier/Hand Delivery, or Email):
- Post: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Deliver: Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies & Francis Baard Streets (former Schoeman), Pretoria
- Email: Send ONE PDF (≤15MB) per application to the post-specific email listed above (subject line: Reference Number)
What to submit now:
- New Z83 (effective 01 Jan 2021) — completed in full, initialled, signed and dated
- Comprehensive CV (with at least three referees and contacts)
Certified copies (ID, qualifications, driver’s licence) are only required if shortlisted and will be requested before interviews.
General Enquiries: Ms T Gumede — (012) 444 3319
Important Notes (Read Before Applying)
- Foreign qualifications: include a SAQA evaluation (if shortlisted).
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo practical exercises, oral interviews, and personnel suitability checks (security/vetting, qualifications, criminal and financial).
- Provide accurate, complete information — incomplete or inaccurate applications are disqualified.
- If you don’t receive an interview invite within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Vacancies are filled in line with Employment Equity; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.