Medical Inspector

Overview

Medical Inspector role at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources in Pretoria, requiring an MBCHB degree and Occupational Medicine qualification to oversee mine health compliance.

Requirements

• An appropriate MBCHB Degree and a postgraduate qualification in Occupational Medicine (NQF 10).
• Registered with the HPCSA.
• Certificate for entry into SMS.
• Valid driver's license Plus minimum of 5 years senior/middle management level in Occupational Health/ Medicine and work as an OMP in the mines, Knowledge of: Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and other occupational health related prescripts, knowledge of the mining sector in South Africa and internationally, Knowledge of policy development techniques, Knowledge of policy analysis processes, Knowledge of international legislation and local legislation and interface with mines’ health regulations, Knowledge of research processes, knowledge of the Occupational Health trends and challenges, Knowledge of the public service legislation Skills: Management of people and finances, Strategic development and implementation, Policy development, Networking skills, presentation and report writing skills, Stakeholder management, Communication skills, Project management skills, General management skills Thinking Demand: Rigorous non-corruption thinking relating in the development and implementation of plans and strategy, Managerial mindset relating to economics, Ability to source or identify sources of credible information from local and international sources.

Duties

• Resolve disputes on findings of medical unfitness of mine employees through the appeals process as provided for in the MHS Act.
• Collect and analyse statistics gathered from Medical Reports.
• Coordinate and ensure quality assurance of the process to receive and archive mine closure employee medical records.
• Participate /make inputs in mine health and safety accidents/ accident investigations (occupational medicine).
• Liaise/collaborate with relevant compensation houses with aspects related to compensation.
• Provide specialist advice/ information regarding HIV/AIDS/TB in the mining industry and liaise with the Department of Health and other relevant organisations dealing with TB/HIV.
• Manage the Directorate.

How to apply

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: Dr. D Mokoboto Tel No: (012) 444 3373

Notes

No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government, which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. Applications are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts. Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. If an invitation for 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, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral interview. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise. PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks. 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. It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process. OTHER POSTS