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MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL (MHSC)

 

 

 

EXTERNAL/ INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

 

The Council seeks to make the following appointments

 

MINING RESEARCH DISSEMINATION SPECIALIST REF: MRDS/07/2026 (PERMANENT).

The incumbent will report to: Centre of Excellence Manager

(PERMANENT). POSITION LEVEL 17

REMUNERATION PACKAGE: 1 012 988,77 NEGOTIABLE

 

Job Purpose

To coordinate and implement the promotion and dissemination function of the Research and Innovation Department within the MHSC.

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Honours Degree (or equivalent NQF Level 8) in a mining-related discipline, such as Mining Engineering, Geology, Rock Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Mine Environmental Control or a related mine health and safety disciplines.
  • 6 years’ on mine experience, encompassing at least 2 years’ experience in people management or in a supervisory role.

 

Added Advantage

  • Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  • Qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.
  • Project management experience is an added advantage.
  • Government certificate of competency an added advantage.
  • 2 years’ experience in research management added advantage.

 

Key performance areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

  • Review research projects and outcomes to identify opportunities for marketing, promotion, publication, training, and intellectual property (IP) development.
  • Develop and implement a research dissemination plan to facilitate effective health and safety information sharing across diverse stakeholders in the South African mining sector.
  • Contribute to the annual knowledge management implementation programme.
  • Identify and extract capacity-building and training opportunities arising from research outcomes.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC) workplan.
  • Monitor and report on progress against the SIMRAC workplan.
  • Provide input into the annual operational plan.
  • Participate in Supply Chain Management (SCM) committees (Bid Specification Committee (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC), and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC)) as required.
  • Provide input on risks specific to the unit’s focus area.
  • Assess risk levels, identify mitigation strategies, and propose corrective actions.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the research dissemination plan and implement improvements based on feedback.
  • Manage the dissemination of research outcomes.
  • Compile and report on research dissemination activities.
  • Drive continuous engagement with Regional Tripartite Forums (RTFs).
  • Assess the implications of significant research outputs and ensure findings are packaged for effective transfer to tripartite stakeholders, professional associations, and mine operators.
  • Support the effective distribution of research outcomes to identified target groups.
  • Monitor and report on expenditure against the allocated budget.
  • Ensure personal development plans are implemented and achieved.
  • Keep abreast of the latest mine health and safety (MHS) developments in the industry.
  • Attend at least one MHS conference annually.
  • Participate in relevant professional association events, workshops, and seminars.
  • Ensure appropriate allocation of workload and that deliverables, targets, and performance measures are clearly defined and agreed with staff.
  • Take appropriate remedial action to address staff performance gaps and improve performance levels.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one engagements with staff to review progress and provide guidance.
  • Ensure formal performance reviews are conducted in accordance with the Performance Management Policy.
  • Ensure comprehensive and relevant staff development plans are in place.
  • Provide staff with the necessary responsibility, resources, authority, information, and development to perform effectively.
  • Establish clear principles and operating guidelines to guide behaviour and support effective decision-making among direct reports.

 

 

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the MHSC EE Policy. MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 

Please forward a detailed CV, clearly quoting the reference number of the position to: Recruitment@mhsc.org.za 

 

Enquiries should be directed to HR Department  at 011-656-1797.

 

Closing date:  11July 2026

 

NB: No late applications will be accepted.

 

Job Category: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Mine Health and Safety Council

 

 

 

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