This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MINERAL LAWS AND REMDEC
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- Reference number
- 089
- Salary
- R605 740 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Mpumalanga Region, Witbank
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree/BTech Degree/Advanced Diploma in Law or LLB (NQF7) minimum of 3 years experience in the industry Plus, Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of previous minerals legislation, Basic knowledge of MPRDA, Basic knowledge of administration procedures, Basic knowledge of Departmental policy i.r.o. Mineral Regulation Skills: Ability to write reports, Ability to write submission, Ability to conduct meetings and inspections, Ability to communicate written and oral, Ability to act as mediator between (aggressive) parties Thinking demand: Able to think when exposed to demanding situations, Creative thinker.
Duties
Administer the administrative process for each rights or permits application in compliance with the Law. Research potential conflict between prior rights and land usage. Advice in the decision making process. Ensure the arrangement for the payments of royalties and prospecting fees to the state in accordance with the Law. Identify illegal prospecting and mining operations and take appropriate corrective action where required. Ensure/process surface usage applications and evaluate surface utilisation in relation to the exploitation (only where economic development sub directorate has not been established. Provide support to the Regional Mining Development and environmental committee (RMDEC).
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
Ms N Dlamini at 082 418 9782
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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