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Duties:The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) was established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) (MHSA) as amended, to advise the Minister of Mineral Petroleum and Resources on occupational health and safety at mines, on research programmes and the review of regulations pertaining to mine health and safety. The MHSC is listed as a Public Entity (Schedule 3A) according to the PFMA, and in terms of government funding received for administrative purposes, as legislated by the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996. A notice hereby invites nominations of the relevant persons to serve as members of MHSC. The invitation is strictly extended to trade unions and employers operating in the mining industry. This is a part of the process for reconstituting the MHSC Board, a schedule 3A public entity listed in terms of Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No.1 of 1999) as emended for a period of three (3) years term of office with effect from 30 May 2026 to 29 May 2029. The Board is reconstituted every three years. In terms of Chapter 18 of the Regulations 18 (1) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, nominations for the appointment of members of every tripartite institution are invited by notice in the Gazette from registered trade unions and employers’ organisations operating in the mining industry as referred to in Regulations 18 (2) and 18 (3) respectively. Every nomination must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the notice referred to in sub regulation (1) and must comply with the stipulations as envisaged in the regulations. Any registered trade union or employer’s organization that has submitted a nomination must, within fifteen (15) days of receiving the notification provide such further information or documentation as the Minister may reasonably request regarding such nomination, including but not limited to information or documentation necessary to verify a statement contemplated in sub regulation (2). The nominations provided by registered trade unions and employers are appointed in accordance with the significance of the trade union concerned in the mining industry. The Minister is vested with the power to appoint the members at his discretion in accordance with the regulations.
Enquiries: Mr. J Phora at (012) 444 3368 or e-mail jack.phora@dmpr.gov.za
Note: ELIGIBILITY No person shall be appointed as a member of the Council if he /she 1. is an unrehabilitated insolvent. 2. is not a South African citizen permanently resident in the Republic. 3. has been or is removed from office of trust on account of misconduct in respect of fraud or misappropriation of funds. 4. is otherwise disqualified from serving as a member of the Council in terms of Mine Health and Safety Act and its Constitution. Nominees should represent stakeholders who have the necessary skills to assist the Council in achieving its goals. Nominees must have knowledge of the mining industry. Nominations should be emailed to SOE@dmre.gov.za CLOSING DATE: 06 March 2026 at 16H00
Closing Date: 3/6/2026 12:00:00 AM