Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)Chapter 5 : Inspectorate of Mine Health and Safety48. Chief Inspector of Mines |
| (1) | The Minister must appoint an officer, with suitable mining qualifications and appropriate experience in health and safety at mines, to be Chief Inspector of Mines. |
| (2) | Subject to the control and direction of the Minister, the Chief Inspector of Mines must perform the functions entrusted to the Chief Inspector of Mines by this Act. |
| (3) | The Chief Inspector of Mines may perform any of the functions of an inspector. |