This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
- Reference number
- 088
- Salary
- R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Free State Region, Welkom
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License Plus the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives. Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment. Skills: Ability to apply knowledge, Researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, Must be computer literate. Thinking Demands: Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply MHSA, dedicated, hard working, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.
Duties
Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary. Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional disease trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action. Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s and township development. Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine.
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 S Jivhuho Tel No: (015) 287 4705
Note
Indian/ Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.
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 7 September 2026.
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