This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BENEFICIATION STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- Reference number
- 090
- Salary
- R605 740 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Head Office, Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A B Comm ( Econometrics) degree (NQF 7), valid driver’s licence, 3 years’ experience economics/mining / statistics or strategy development, Knowledge of: Understanding of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), National Environmental, Knowledge of mineral commodities and the beneficiation sector, Advanced knowledge of government policies applicable to mining and mineral industries Skills: Well-developed skills in strategy development and implementation skills, Experience in strategy and policy development processes, including conducting socio-economic research and environmental scans, Strong problem solving, time management, interpersonal and organisational skills, Well -developed research and presentation skills, Proficient communication including public speaking and, report writing effectively and concisely, Strong analytical capabilities and stakeholder management, Data analysis. Thinking demand: Able to independently identify problems/challenges and take appropriate corrective measures, The ability to analyse complex socio-economic research, global market trends and mineral commodity data of identity strategic opportunities for value addition, developing "out-of-the-box" interventions to bypass "binding constraints.
Duties
Conduct research to identify constraints affecting mineral beneficiation and propose solutions. Provide support in the development of policy and strategy interventions to overcome constraints to promote further local processing of mineral commodities. Encourage local processing of mineral commodities through local and international promotional activities. Provide logistical support in planning and executing local and international events.
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.
Enquiries
Mr K Menoe Tel No: (012) 444 3816
Note
Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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