Assistant Director: Beneficiation Strategy Development

Overview

Assistant Director role at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources in Pretoria focusing on beneficiation strategy development at salary level 10.

Requirements

• A B Comm ( Econometrics) degree (NQF 7), valid driver’s licence, 3 years’ experience economics/mining / statistics or strategy development, Knowledge of: Understanding of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act ( MPRDA), National Environmental, Knowledge of mineral commodities and the beneficiation sector, Advanced knowledge of government policies applicable to mining and mineral industries Skills: Well-developed skills in strategy development and implementation skills, Experience in strategy and policy development processes, including conducting socio-economic research and environmental scans, Strong problem solving, time management, interpersonal and organisational skills, Well -developed research and presentation skills, Proficient communication including public speaking and, report writing effectively and concisely, Strong analytical capabilities and stakeholder management, Data analysis.
• Thinking demand: Able to independently identify problems/challenges and take appropriate corrective measures, The ability to analyse complex socio-economic research, global market trends and mineral commodity data of identity strategic opportunities for value addition, developing "out-of-the-box" interventions to bypass " binding constraints.

Duties

• Conduct research to identify constraints affecting mineral beneficiation and propose solutions.
• Provide support in the development of policy and strategy interventions to overcome constraints to promote further local processing of mineral commodities.
• Encourage local processing of mineral commodities through local and international promotional activities.
• Provide logistical support in planning and executing local and international events.

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: Mr K Menoe Tel No: (012) 444 3816

Notes

Indian /Coloured or white male including persons with disability. 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