MINERAL LAWS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER in Head Office, Pretoria, 28 April 2017

*Organization:

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES

*Position Title:

MINERAL LAWS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

*Ref No:

DMR/17/0023

*Location:

Head Office, Pretoria

*Position Type: 

Permanent

*Compensation:

R211 194 per year, Level 07

*Job Description:

• Provide helpdesk assistance, process and evaluate applications for prospecting and mining rights, mining permits and other rights in terms of the MPRDA.
• Compile submissions for the Minister/ DG / DDG for the granting or refusal of rights.
• Render advice and assistance to clients and provide information.
• Conduct site inspections and attend to illegal mining operations, attend meetings and workshops to deliver presentations to stakeholders on mining and related matters.
• Compile and prepare permits for granting by the Regional Manager and prepare and compile contracts for execution.

*Requirements:

• A three year tertiary qualification in Law Degree is a prerequisite coupled with relevant experience.
• A valid code 8 driver’s licence

PLUS the following competencies:

• Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) and repealed Minerals Act, (Act 50 of 1991)
• Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999) Mineral and Petroleum Titles Registration (Act 24 of 1994)
• Other previous and current statues relevant to mining

Skills:

• Ability to interpret the mineral and mining agreements.
• Legislation and policies and render necessary advise.
• Ability to draft and compile submissions to the Minister/DG/ DDG and other Departmental officials.
• Ability to mediate in and resolve conflict situations.
• Computer literacy.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diplomacy and professional conduct

Creativity: Dynamic individual and team player

Other: Loyalty, honesty and intergrity.

*How to Apply:

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

*Contact Information:

Mr Mmboneni Kevin Mutheiwana

☎ Tel: (012) 444 3097

*Closing Date:

28 April 2017

*Additional Information:

Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply.