INSPECTOR: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Job Overview

An Inspector: Mine Health and Safety position is available in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, offering an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 per annum (Level 11). Applicants must hold a National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF 6), a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, at least 3 years of mining experience, and a valid driver's license. Key duties include conducting safety audits, investigating mine accidents, serving on boards of examiners, and providing inputs on mining rights and regulations. Enquiries can be directed to Mr S Gumede at (031) 335 9691.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6)
• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining
• Valid driver’s license
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of mining
• Legal Knowledge
• Computer Literacy

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct and report on underground, shaft and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to ground stability, support, explosives, blasting operations, and other matters relating to mine safety and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
• Investigate and report on mine related accidents, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
• Serve on any necessary board of examiners.
• Investigate, consult and provide inputs on mine closures, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, EMPs and Township development.
• Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of mining regulations, guidelines, standard and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to mining.

Enquiries & Contact