Question NW119 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
04 March 2024 - NW119
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1) What is the total number of candidates who were (a) awarded Government Certificates of Competence within the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate in each category of certificate in each of the last five financial years and (b) unsuccessful in each specified financial year. (2) What (a) are the names of the current members of the Commission of Examiners for each category of certificate and (b) independent oversight is in place to ensure the integrity of the process of examination and the awarding of certificates; (3) Whether there is an appeals or complaints process in place; if not, what is the position in regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) Whether his department received any complaints about the integrity of the certification process in each of the past five financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the specific details of the complaints and (b) was done about the complaints?
Reply:
1.
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Mine Managers Certificate |
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Certificate Awarded |
Unsuccessful |
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2019/20 |
113 |
636 |
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2020/21 |
15 |
399 |
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2021/22 |
69 |
508 |
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2022/23 |
58 |
415 |
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2023/24 |
64 |
556 |
NB: Certificate is awarded after a candidate has passed a total of 7 subjects.
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Mine Surveyors Certificate |
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Certificate Awarded |
Unsuccessful |
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2019/20 |
5 |
507 |
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2020/21 |
5 |
206 |
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2021/22 |
10 |
372 |
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2022/23 |
9 |
314 |
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2023/24 |
3 |
419 |
NB: Certificate is awarded after a candidate has passed a total of 8 subjects.
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Mine Engineers Certificate |
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Certificate Awarded |
Unsuccessful |
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2019/20 |
64 |
214 |
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2020/21 |
30 |
126 |
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2021/22 |
36 |
257 |
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2022/23 |
38 |
254 |
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2023/24 |
43 |
189 |
NB: Certificate is awarded after a candidate has passed a total of 2 subjects
(a)
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MINE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY |
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Mr. Thabo Ngwenya |
DMRE |
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Mr. Terence Doyle |
DMRE |
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Mr. Solly Jivhuho |
DMRE |
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Ms. Neo Monareng |
Mining Sector |
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Ms. Katlego Segoe |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Letuka Moorosi |
Mining Sector |
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Ms. Priscilla Nelwamondo |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Gawie van Heerden |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Eugene Moremi |
Mining Sector |
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Ms. Caroline Shirindza |
Mining Sector |
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Ms. Gladys Nkosi |
DMRE |
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Ms. Karin van Deventer |
Independent Geologist |
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Ms. Mitchell Pienaar |
Mandela Mining Precinct |
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Ms. Lerato Mokonyane |
DMRE |
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Ms. Keorapetse Stone |
DMRE |
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Ms. Lesego Mokgethi |
Mining Sector |
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MINE SURVEYORS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY |
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Mr. Ndivhudza Mahwasane |
DMRE |
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Ms. Keorapetse Stone |
DMRE |
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Mr. Obakeng Clifford Nyaqela |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Mpho Matloga |
DMRE |
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Mr. Dumisani Moloi |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Adolph Mhlongo |
Mining Sector |
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Ms. Lerato Mokonyane |
DMRE |
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Ms. Christinah Kgosi |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Thabo Mmulutsi |
Mining Sector |
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MINE ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY |
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Mr. Mthokozisi Zondi |
DMRE |
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Mr. Paulus Kambula |
DMRE |
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Mr. Kolani Mamburu |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Siphamandla Mthethwa |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Fefa Moleleki |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Ayanda Zwide |
Mining Sector |
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Mr. Clifford Dlamini |
DMRE |
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(b) Yes,
3. Yes
4. No
Should the department receive formal complaints regarding the integrity, due processes will be followed in investigating the concerns.