INSPECTOR: MINE SURVEYING

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Reference number: 081 (X3 POSTS)
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Pretoria, Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Diploma in Mine Surveying/ Mineral Resource Management ( NQF 6) with Mine Surveyors Certificate of Competence and valid driver's licence PLUS minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior managerial level in Mine Surveying, Knowledge of: In-depth understanding and knowledge of the mine health and safety, knowledge of the policy regime affecting the minerals and mining industry, government policy and legislation Skills: Problem solving, Communication (Verbal, written, liaison), Influencing skills, Negotiation skills, Proven management skills, Management and Organisation skills, Advanced analytical skills, Good interpersonal relations at all levels, Conflict management skills, Creativity and innovation, Numerical, Organising and coordinating, Facilitation and implementation, Financial Management, Negotiation and consultation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Strategic capability and leadership, Change management, Thinking demand: Creative/ innovative thinker, Logical, Objective, Accurate, Diplomatic.

Duties

Conduct underground inspection, compile reports and maintain records. Conduct inspection of plans and records of surface and underground mines, compile reports and maintain records. Investigate and make recommendations surface utilization applications, compile reports and maintain records. Process statutory applications regarding mine and surveying permissions and exemptions, compile reports and maintain records. Serve on mine surveying related committees and attend seminars Conduct practical mine surveying field tasks.

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. G Sekwati Tel No: (012) 444 3789

Note

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Note: Indian /Coloured or white male are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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