The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) is a public entity (Schedule 3A) under the National Government of South Africa, established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996, as amended.
The entity comprises a tripartite board represented by state, employer and labour members under the chairmanship of the Chief Inspector of Mines.
The Mine Health and Safety Council is funded by public revenue and is accountable to Parliament of South Africa.
The main task of the Mine Health and Safety Council is to advise the South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources on occupational health and safety legislation and research outcomes focussed on improving and promoting occupational health and safety in South African mines.
The Mine Health and Safety Council has been in existence since 1997 and has provided a playform for engagement for the tripartite stakeholders.
The Council continues to be the trusted advisor to the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the mining industry at large on occupational health and safety issues.
The Mine Health and Safety Council is currently in the process of implementing the Centre of Excellence on mine occupational health and safety, which is a game changer in how the Mine Health and Safety Council is going to conduct its business.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr David Msiza
Council Members
- Dr Thuthula Balfour
- Mr Ronaldt Mafoko
- Mr Ndivhudza Victor Mahwasane
- Mr Phuthuma Manyathi
- Adv Paul Mardon
- Mr Xolile Mbonambi
- Mr Masibulele Naki
- Dr Lindiwe Ndelu
- Mr Vijay Nundlall
- Ms Melanie Roy
- Mr Stuart Sepetla
- Ms Letisha van der Berg
- Mr Wessel Nicolaas van Rooyen
- Mr Mthokozisi Zondi
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr David Mamphitha
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Precious Mbingo
Senior Management
- Ms Fatheela Brovko (Chief Research Operations Officer)
- Mr Mantji Fenyane (IT Senior Manager)
- Ms Pozisa Mtya (Knowledge and Information Officer)
- Mr Victor Tleane (Acting Chief Human Capital Officer)
Communications Officers
- Ms Masanda Peter (Stakeholder Manager)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 145 Western Service Road, Western Woods Office Park B7, Maple Place, Woodmead, Gauteng |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X11, Wendywood, 2144 |
| Telephone: | 011 656 1797 / 011 070 4200 |
| Email: | info@mhsc.org.za |
| Website: | mhsc.org.za |
