{"id":29615,"date":"2025-09-18T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29615"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:08","slug":"department-of-mineral-and-petroleum-resources-vacancies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/department-of-mineral-and-petroleum-resources-vacancies\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Vacancies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for work, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is hiring. They have a range of job openings across different levels \u2013 from entry-level positions that require no experience to higher-level jobs for skilled professionals. This article gives you all the information you need to apply, including job details, requirements, how to submit your application, and what to expect during the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-available-jobs-at-the-department-of-mineral-and-petroleum-resources\">Available Jobs at the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DMPR is currently hiring for the following positions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-senior-vetting-investigator\">1. <strong>Senior Vetting Investigator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reference No:<\/strong> 037<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary:<\/strong> R582 444 per annum (Level 10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centre:<\/strong> Head Office, Pretoria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Diploma (NQF 6) in one of the following fields:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Security Risk Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety and Security Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forensic Investigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policing \/ Police Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 3 years\u2019 investigation experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate in Security Vetting (SSA\/SAPS\/SANDF).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s licence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problem solving and analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication and interviewing skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical thinking and decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to manage conflict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer literacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help develop policies and guidelines for vetting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work closely with the State Security Agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage vetting project files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in vetting task teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enquiries:<\/strong> Mr E Jacobs at 079 693 8628<br><strong>Applications Email:<\/strong> <a>Recruitment03@dmpr.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-driver-messenger\">2. <strong>Driver \/ Messenger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reference No:<\/strong> 038<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary:<\/strong> R193 359 per annum (Level 04)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centre:<\/strong> Head Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum Grade 10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s licence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No experience required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good communication skills (written and spoken).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer literacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to think logically and objectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect and deliver documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport employees, guests, and special advisors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the Deputy Minister\u2019s office with logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow departmental policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enquiries:<\/strong> Ms LM Maluleka at 082 303 7721<br><strong>Applications Email:<\/strong> <a>Recruitment04@dmpr.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-food-aide-service\">3. <strong>Food Aide Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reference No:<\/strong> 039<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary:<\/strong> R138 486 per annum (Level 02)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centre:<\/strong> Head Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ABET 2 (NQF 1) qualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No experience required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communication and teamwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to follow hygiene and safety rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity and problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean kitchen utensils and equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with catering services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep stock of kitchen supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply hygiene and food safety standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage waste disposal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enquiries:<\/strong> Ms LM Maluleka at 082 303 7721<br><strong>Applications Email:<\/strong> <a>Recruitment05@dmpr.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/where-to-get-a-free-cv-template-in-sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where to Get a Free CV Template in SA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-692184162\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply-for-dmpr-jobs\">How to Apply for DMPR Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has made the application process simple. There are <strong>four ways to submit your application<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post<\/strong> \u2013 Send your application to: The Director-General<br>Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources<br>Private Bag X59<br>Arcadia, 0007<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hand Delivery<\/strong> \u2013 Drop it off at: Trevenna Campus<br>Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street<br>(Former Schoeman), Pretoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Courier Service<\/strong> \u2013 Deliver your application via a reliable courier company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong> \u2013 Send your application as <strong>one PDF file (max 15MB)<\/strong> to the email addresses provided for each position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-things-to-remember\">Important Things to Remember<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>new Z83 application form<\/strong> (effective from 1 January 2021). You can get it from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dpsa.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your application must include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed Z83 form (signed and dated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A detailed CV with at least <strong>3 contactable references<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do NOT send copies of qualifications<\/strong> when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring certified copies to interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign qualifications must include a <strong>SAQA evaluation certificate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not hear back within <strong>3 months<\/strong> after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All shortlisted candidates will undergo <strong>vetting, security checks, and criminal record checks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The closing date for all applications is: 29 September 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to apply before the deadline!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/department-of-justice-and-constitutional-development-vacancies\/\">Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Vacancies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is opening its doors to hardworking South Africans who want to build a stable career in government. Whether you are highly qualified in security and investigation, have a driver\u2019s licence and basic education, or simply want to help with food services, there is a position for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the latest Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources jobs in Pretoria. Vacancies include Senior Vetting Investigator, Driver, and Food Aide. Closing date: 29 Sept 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":29616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the latest Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources jobs in Pretoria. Vacancies include Senior Vetting Investigator, Driver, and Food Aide. 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