Applications: The Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007 or hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Mentjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman, Sunnyside
Closing date: 1 August 2014
For attention: Ms T Sibutha / Ms N Maseko
Note: Applications should be on Z83, signed and dated and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID not longer than 3 months. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received late will not be considered. Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date. Applicants who have not been contacted during this period may regard their applications as unsuccessful
SENIOR INSPECTOR OF MINES (OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE)
REF NO: DMR/14/0100
SALARY: R630 822 per annum, Level 12
CENTRE: Limpopo Region
REQUIREMENTS: A Mine Environmental Control Certificate coupled with appropriate experience in the Mining Industry and a valid driver licence PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Legal Hazard Identification and Risk Management Human Resource and Labour Relations Act Understanding of the Department’s policies aimed at Optimal utilisation of mineral resources Skills: Ability to interpret and apply Mine Health and Safety Act High level of management skills, Ability to identify real problems on accident investigation, Conflict resolution skills, Negotiation skills, Planning and organizing Skills, Budget control, Computer literacy Report Writing and Formulation, Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing such a way that the image and professionalism of the department is enhanced Creativity: Ability to analyse workload and work-related problems and draft and implement a strategy to ensure an improvement. Recommendation/Note: Appointment will be subject to a pre-medical examination of fitness and candidates must be in possession of a valid. Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES: The appointees’ primary responsibility will be to enforce adherence to the Mine Health Safety Act, 1996 (Act No 29 of 1996). Investigate mine related accidents, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse. Mine accidents and trends to determine high risk mines and take appropriate action. Conduct surface, shaft and underground audits and inspections on occupational hygiene matters at mines and give appropriate verbal or written instructions. Investigate, consult and make recommendation to other departments on closure certificates, prospecting rights, mining rights and permits, emp’s, and township development. Compile regional reports and, give inputs to head office on the revision of occupational hygiene related regulations, drafting of guidelines and standards directives, instructions, exemptions and permission.
ENQUIRIES: Mr SM Jivhuho 015 287 4705
SENIOR INSPECTOR OF MINES: MINE EQUIPMENT
REF NO: DMR/14/0101
SALARY: R630 822 per annum, Level 12
CENTRE: North West - Rustenburg Region
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Government Certificate of Competency in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering with appropriate experience in the Industry or the person must be a Professional Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act Extensive knowledge of mine equipment used on all types of mines, surface and underground Knowledge of winders, boilers, elevators and chairlifts Basic knowledge of Labour relations and human resources. Skills: High level management risk assessment techniques Conflict resolution Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels to mine officials and public on the Mine Health and Safety Act as well as matters regarding types of mine equipment used in the mining industry, exemptions, permissions and proposed legislation. Creativity: Ability to analyse workload and work related problems and to draft and implement a strategy to ensure improvement. Recommendation/Note: Appointment will be subject to a pre-medical examination of fitness and candidates Must be in possession of a valid Code 08 driver’s licence. Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES: The appointee’s primary responsibility will be to enforce adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996). Conduct inspections and audits. Conduct inquiries and investigations into accidents and incidents. Give inputs on regional action plans to develop strategies required to monitor legal compliance by mines. Give support and assistance in the promotion of health and safety in the mining industry. Play a role in the formulation of health and safety legislation, guidelines and various regulatory mechanisms. Participate in tripartite structures and develop strategies towards the promotion of tripartism within the mining industry. Manage information systems. Support and develop a transformation process within the regional office. Manage, support and train subordinates.
ENQUIRIES: Mr HM Mothiba (014) 594 – 9240
INSPETOR OF MINES: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
REF NO: DMR/14/0102
SALARY: R532 278 per annum, Level: 11
CENTRE: Limpopo Region
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an Advanced Chamber of Mines Certificate in Ventilation with appropriate experience in the Mining Industry, PLUS the following key competencies:(Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act (Extensive Knowledge of hygiene measurements used on all types of mines, surface and underground; (Basic knowledge of Labour relations and human resources (Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels, to mine officials and public on the Mine Health and Safety Act as well as matters regarding types of mines equipment used in the mining industry, exemptions, permissions and proposed legislation.(Creativity: Ability to analyse workload and work related problems and to draft and implement a strategy to ensure an improvement) Recommendation/Note: 1) The appointment will be subject to a pre-medical examination of fitness and candidates must be in possession of a valid code 08 driver’s licence 2) A person with intermediate Chamber of Mines Certificate in ventilation will be employed on Level 10 until he obtains the Advanced Chamber of Mines Certificate. Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES: The appointees’ primary responsibility will be to enforce adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No 29 of 1996) Conduct inspections and audits Conduct inquiries and investigation into accidents and incidents Give inputs on regional action plans to develop strategies required to monitor legal compliance by mines Give support and assistance in the promotion of health and safety in the mining industry Play a role in the formulation of health and safety legislation, guidelines and various regulatory mechanisms Participate in tripartite structures and develop strategies towards the promotion of tripartism within the mining industry Manage information systems Support and develop a transformation process within the regional office.
ENQUIRIES: Mr SM Jivhuho 015 287 4705
INSPECTOR OF MINES: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY
REF NO: DMR/14/0103
SALARY: R532 278 per annum, Level 11
CENTRE: Limpopo Region
REQUIREMENTS: A Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous and/or Coal) or be registered as a Professional Mining Engineer and a valid driver’s licence plus the following key competencies: Knowledge of: Mine Health and safety Acts Extensive knowledge and experience of both underground and surface mining Understanding of the department’s policies aimed at optimal utilisation of mineral resources Basic knowledge of labour relations and human resource management. Skills: High level of management Risk assessment techniques Conflict resolution Negotiation Planning and organising Budget control Computer literacy Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way that the image and professionalism of the department is enhanced. Creativity: Ability to analyse workload and work related problems and to draft and implement a strategy to ensure an improvement. Recommendation/Note: Candidates without the required certificate of competency will be considered at lower level as follows: BSc Mining Engineering, National Higher Diploma / B Tech. Degree Metalliferous / Coal Mining or Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency, salary level 10. These appointments will be subject to a pre medical examination of fitness and candidates must be in possession of a code 8 valid driver licence). Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES: The appointees’ primary responsibility will be to enforce adherence to the Mine Health and safety Act, 1996 (Act No 29 of 1996) Conducts inspections and audit Conducts inquires and investigations into the accidents and incidents Give inputs on regional action plan to develop strategies required to monitor legal compliance by mine. Give support and assistance in the promotion of health and safety legislation, guidelines and various regulatory mechanisms. Participate in tripartile structures and develop strategies towards the promotion of tripartism within the mining industry Manage information system support and develop a transformation process within the regional office.
ENQUIRIES: Mr SM Jivhuho 015 287 4705
INSPECTOR OF MINES: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
REF NO: DMR/14/0104
SALARY: R532 278 per annum, Level 11
CENTRE: Limpopo Region
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an Advanced Chamber of Mines Certificate in Ventilation with appropriate experience in the Mining Industry, PLUS the following key competencies:(Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act (Extensive Knowledge of hygiene measurements used on all types of mines, surface and underground; (Basic knowledge of Labour relations and human resources (Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels, to mine officials and public on the Mine Health and Safety Act as well as matters regarding types of mines equipment used in the mining industry, exemptions, permissions and proposed legislation.(Creativity: Ability to analyse workload and work related problems and to draft and implement a strategy to ensure an improvement) RECOMMENDATION/NOTE: 1) The appointment will be subject to a pre-medical examination of fitness and candidates must be in possession of a valid code 08 driver’s licence 2) A person with intermediate Chamber of Mines Certificate in ventilation will be employed on Level 10 until he obtains the Advanced Chamber of Mines Certificate. Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES: The appointees’ primary responsibility will be to enforce adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No 29 of 1996) Conduct inspections and audits Conduct inquiries and investigation into accidents and incidents Give inputs on regional action plans to develop strategies required to monitor legal compliance by mines Give support and assistance in the promotion of health and safety in the mining industry Play a role in the formulation of health and safety legislation, guidelines and various regulatory mechanisms Participate in tripartite structures and develop strategies towards the promotion of tripartism within the mining industry Manage information systems Support and develop a transformation process within the regional office.
ENQUIRIES: Mr SM Jivhuho 015 287 4705
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NETWORKS
REF NO: DMR/14/0105
SALARY: R337, 998 per annum, Level 10
CENTRE: Head office
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in information Technology WITH relevant experience in Network management; Plus the following key competences: knowledge of: Technical expertise within all areas of VMWare based serves as well as VMWare virtual desktop Familiar with LAN AND wan topologies LAN Switching and routing Active Directory and DNS skills Strong information security Management skills, IT Architectures skills, Must be able to work under Pressure, Skills transfer, ability to lead a team, Project Management Skills: Strong information security Management skills, IT Archie’s Must be able to work under pressure, Skill transfer, ability to lead a team, Project Management, Communication: Ability to liaise with stakeholders Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relation, Must be Analytical Self-Motivation, Ensure 3rd line support to help desk, Creativity: Self-driven and innovation, Must be analytical, Self-motivation.
DUTIES: Ensure 3rd level support for helpdesk, transversal systems (BAS, PERSAL AND LOGIS) and system development operations. Perform impact analysis with new application systems and databases and monitor load levelling of servers capacity) and integration thereof Provide inputs and oversee monitoring of information technology policy in respect of networks, servers, internet, e- mail and general server and workstation utilisation. Ensure local area network, server and workstation configurations in accordance with user requirements. Perform 3COM planning and problem solving as per demand. Ensure that systems are operational at all times and that backups and restores are performed. Supervise staff.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Tshililo Mudau 012 444 3294
NOTE: Candidates with MCSE qualification will be an added advantage. Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SECURITY
REF NO: DMR/14/0106
SALARY: R270 804 per annum, Level 09
CENTRE: Head office
REQUIREMENTS: A three year tertiary qualification in National Diploma in information Technology Plus the following competencies. Knowledge of: IT Security Legislation and Techniques, Privacy regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities. Familiar with LAN &WAN topologies, IT governance Active directory and VMware Skills: Strong information security Management skills. Must be able to work under pressure Skill transfer, ability to lead a team. Ability to do Presentation Project Management Communication: Ability to liaise with stakeholders Good communication skills, Good interpersonal relation, Creativity: Self-driven and innovation. Must be analytical, Self-motivation. RECOMMENDATION/NOTE: Candidates with CISM qualification will be an added advantage. Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES: Responsible for DMR backups. Assist in development and implementation of ICT security policies. Conduct IT security awareness. Responsible for patch management and AV management. Develop and ensure implementation of security standards, procedures and guidelines for multiple platforms and diverse system environments. Develop and implement ICT security strategy and awareness thereof for the Department. Assist insure ring the Department information is properly backed-up Creating; Implement and Manage AD group policy. Assist in managing and maintaining Departmental firewall, proxy as well as intrusion detection and prevention system Monitor viruses and vulnerabilities that might affect Departmental infrastructure.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Edson Shilaluke 012 444 3156
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.