The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), through the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate, invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for the Learner Inspector Programme 2026 / 2027 – 2028 / 2029.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
Learnership Location: Pretoria Head Office, Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Posts: 2
Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75
About the DMPR Learner Inspector Programme
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is offering Learner Inspector training opportunities for qualifying graduates who want to develop practical skills within the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate.
The programme is aimed at graduates in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering who meet the relevant academic requirements for future Government Certificate of Competency or Mine Managers Certificate of Competency pathways.
Available Learner Inspector Opportunities
Mine Health and Safety Learner Inspector – Engineering – X1
Reference Number: DMPR/LIP/2026/001
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current); or
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Applicants must also have completed the qualifying subjects required during their studies to be accepted as a candidate for the Government Certificate of Competency (GCC).
Special Requirement
Due to the nature of the work, which involves underground work, applicants must have a:
- Valid Certificate of Fitness.
Mine Health and Safety Learner Inspector – Mining Engineering – X1
Reference Number: DMPR/LIP/2026/002
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering.
Applicants must also have completed the qualifying subjects required during their studies to be accepted as a candidate for the Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (MMC).
Special Requirement
Because the position involves underground work, applicants must have a:
- Valid Certificate of Fitness.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for South African graduates who:
- Have completed a relevant engineering qualification.
- Meet the subject requirements for the GCC or MMC pathway.
- Are interested in mine health and safety.
- Are willing and able to work underground.
- Have a valid Certificate of Fitness.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Recent Z83 Application for Employment form.
- Comprehensive and detailed CV.
- At least three contactable references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.
Certified documents requested at the interview stage must not be older than six months.
Important Z83 Requirement
Applicants must ensure that the Z83 form is:
- Fully completed.
- Accurate.
- Legible.
- Honest.
- Signed.
- Dated.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form for each position.
If more than one position is listed on a single application form, only the first position indicated may be considered.
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online through the official DMPR e-Recruitment system.
Applicants must create a user profile, complete the required personal information and set up login credentials before applying.
Applications may also be submitted by post or courier to:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria
0001
Applications may also be hand delivered to:
Trevenna Campus
Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number.
Enquiries
For general enquiries, contact:
Ms N Sam: 012 444 3722
Mr S Ngcaweni: 012 444 3021
Selection Process
Shortlisted and successful candidates may be subjected to:
- Personnel suitability checks.
- Criminal record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Financial and asset record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment verification.
- Security clearance processes.
Applicants may also be required to provide consent in terms of the POPI Act for the Department to conduct the necessary screening.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
- Failure to submit required documents may result in the application not being considered.
- A separate Z83 is required for each post.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
20 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
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Apply for DMPR Learner Inspector Programme 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria. Two posts are available for Electrical, Mechanical and Mining Engineering graduates at R8 174.75 per month. Closing date: 20 November 2026.