Director: Mineral Policy (Reference DMR/13/0084)

Advertiser: Department of Mineral Resources

Location: Pretoria

This is a re-advert and those who previously applied must re-apply
Salary: R771 306 per annum (all inclusive package) Level: 13
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

Requirements:
A three year tertiary qualification in Law coupled with extensive knowledge of the South African mining regulatory framework and management experience and a valid driver’s licence PLUS the following key competencies:
Knowledge: South African mining industry and policy framework (including policies, bills and legislation development); Transformation framework; Managerial principles and Budget; Parliamentary processes; Mining prescripts of major mining jurisdictions.
Skills: Leadership and management; Decision making capabilities
Communication: Communication at all levels (including high level communication between Government departments as well as private organisations and institutions); Sound communication (verbal and written) Public speaking; Report writing.
Creativity: Innovative and creative thinking capabilities; Ability to implement innovative policy direction.
Note: A Magister Legum will be an added advantage.

Duties:
Manage the development, review and implementation of the legislative and policy framework and integrate Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) principles.; Ensure effective and efficient management of the Chief Directorate (budgets, administrative systems and control, compliance with the Public Financial Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) (PFMA), etc.; Ensure the appointment, motivation, training and performance of adequate and suitably qualified staff; Monitor the developments (national and international) and the broad legislative framework in the mining sector Maintain currency in Directorate in respect of applicable prescripts, policies and procedures; Advise on the implementation and application of the legislative framework; Provide operational leadership pertaining to development, maintenance and implementation of a legislative framework; Identify shortcomings in the exploitation of minerals and the functioning of the mining industry; Research and draft legislative interventions to address these shortcomings; Consult with stakeholders on draft legislative interventions

Enquiries: Mr A Andreas (012) 444-3802 / 3836

Note: A Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Applications:
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

For attention: Ms M Palare / Ms J Mafokwane

Note:
Applications should be on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), signed and dated and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID not longer than 3 months. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received late will not be considered. Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date. Applicants who have not been contacted during this period may regard their applications as unsuccessful.

Reference number: DMR/13/0084

Closing date: 30 August 2013