National Government

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

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Contact Details

Postal Private Bag X96, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Trevenna Campus, Building 2C, Cnr Meintjies & Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001
Tel 021 444 3000
Web www.dmre.gov.za

Overview

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) provides policy and regulatory oversight for mining and petroleum-related activities, with a focus on responsible resource development and compliance. It helps administer licensing and governance frameworks, supports transformation and beneficiation objectives where applicable, and contributes to safety and environmental expectations in the sector. DMPR’s mandate sits at the centre of economic opportunity and risk management, balancing investment certainty with public interest protections.

Reporting Entities

  • Alexkor SOC LTD
  • Central Energy Fund SOC Ltd (CEF)
  • Council for Geoscience (CGS)
  • Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC)
  • Mintek
  • Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA)
  • South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR)
  • South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC)
  • State Diamond Trader

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Office Bearers/Management

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
Director General:
Mr Jacob Mbele

Mr GS Mantashe

Ms PS Mgcina

Mr J Mbele

Minister:
Mr Gwede Samson Mantashe (Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources) (ANC)
Deputy Minister:
Ms Phumzile Sinclatia Mgcina (Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources) (ANC)
Chief Financial Officer:
Ms Yvonne Chetty
Deputy Directors General:
Mr Tseliso Maqubela (Mineral and Petroleum Regulation)
Ms Hilda Mhlongo (Corporate Services)
Adv Mmadikeledi Moloto (Compliance and Enforcement)
Mr David Msiza (Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate)
Ms Ntokozo Nzimande (Policy Development and Investment Promotions)
Senior Management:
Ms Thobile Mbatha (Head Official Responsible for Planning)
Communications Officers:
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Secretaries:
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Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

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