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DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES 
 
The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of this post. Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. An indication in this regard will be vital in the processing of applications. People with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply. 
 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007 or hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. N.B: Faxed and emailed applications will not be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 03 May 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form Z.83, obtainable from online from DMR Website or at www.gov.za as well as any Government Department. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, signed and dated), signed and accompanied by certified copies of qualification(s), Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months); Proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen; a comprehensive CV and three reference persons with the following information: name and contact numbers and indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Where a valid driver’s license is a requirement, a clear certified copy must be attached (also certified within the past 3 months) It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on application. Failure to submit the copies mentioned above will result in the application being disqualified. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise(s) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the position, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. 
Following the interviews and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial Competency Assessment. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criterion for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes of these checks, which include security screening, security vetting, qualification verification, criminal records and financial records checks. Reference checks will also be done during the selection process. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. The Department reserves the right not to fill an advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process. 
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OTHER POST
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MINE ECONOMICS REF NO: DMR/18/0032 
This is a re-advert, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested. 
SALARY: R869 007 per annum (Level 12) (All inclusive package) 
CENTRE: Eastern Cape Region, Port Elizabeth 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three-year tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Mine Survey, Geology Accounting, Economics or Auditing coupled with relevant working experience of which three (3) years must be at an Assistant Director level and a valid driver’s license, PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge: Relevant provisions of the MPRDA. Understanding of Government policy and procedures regarding valuations of mine and asset valuations, In depth mining, technical and economic knowledge, ability to analyse market demand for minerals and quantify potential revenue from mineral production, ability to quantify capital and operational costs related to mining methods and processing plants to identify regulatory costs and how they impact on mining business plans, Ability to generated discounted cash flows and evaluate business plans for mining projects, Understand co-ordinated economic development processes and the ability to initiate linkages between mining projects and other economic development opportunities, Policies, procedures and directives relevant to the post; Skills: Strong ability to secure communication between government departments, business organizations and institutions at executive levels, Communicate at a high level manner on a verbal and non-verbal, Ability to think innovatively, Financial and accounting skills in relation to mining projects and computer skills, Supervise and manage people, Ability to facilitate workshops; Communication: Imaginative problem solver, verbal and written communication; Creativity: Recognise viable business opportunities, valuation of mineral resources and mining projects, Understanding ore flow and accounting systems and internal economies of mines, Awareness of State’s goals and objectives compared to the business objectives management skills and budget control, Information evaluation and ability to work in a team: Other: Ability work under pressure and beyond official hours. 
 
DUTIES: Manage the adjudication of mineral project applications for prospecting, mining permit and mining rights in terms of MPRDA as well as sustainability of mining operations. Oversee compliance inspections on all prospecting and mining operations where rights are granted and compile the inspection master plan thereof. Provide inputs on development of policies and regulations related to mine economics and ensure implementation thereof. Conduct workshop to mining Industry and Communities on mine economics in collaboration with other units in the Regional Office. Handle enquiries regarding prospecting work programmes and mining work programmes applications and provide advice thereof. Conduct and advise on mine and asset valuations for tax purposes. Supervise and develop staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Ngebulana Tel No: (041 403 6616 
 
NOTE: Woman, Coloureds, Indians a well as people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.