OVERVIEW

Strengthening Oversight, Ensuring Compliance, and Enforcing Regulatory Requirements

About Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement

The Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement function is responsible for ensuring that regulated entities within the minerals and petroleum value chain comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and permit/licence conditions. Through structured monitoring, inspections, audits, and enforcement actions, the Department protects the public interest, supports responsible resource development, and strengthens investor confidence through consistent application of the law.

Headed byDDG: Ms. Mmadikeledi Moloto

Mandate & Scope

Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement supports the Department’s mandate by:

Monitoring adherence to licence/permit conditions, directives, and statutory requirements
Conducting inspections and compliance verification across regulated operations
Identifying non-compliance risks and recommending corrective actions
Implementing enforcement measures in a fair, consistent, and transparent manner
Supporting coordinated compliance across national and regional structures

The function works closely with regional offices, inspectorates, and relevant programme areas to ensure practical enforcement and timely remediation where issues are identified.

Key Functions

Compliance Monitoring

Routine monitoring and oversight
Verification against conditions and requirements
Evidence-based compliance reporting

Inspections & Audits

Planned and risk-based site inspections
Targeted audits and reviews
Follow-up inspections for corrective actions

Enforcement Actions

Directives and compliance notices
Escalation for persistent non-compliance
Coordinated enforcement support

How We Work

Risk-Based Approach

Monitoring and inspection planning prioritises higher-risk operations and compliance themes, ensuring focused oversight, timely intervention, and efficient use of resources.

Findings are documented, tracked, and used to guide corrective measures and ongoing monitoring.

Coordinated Enforcement

Enforcement is carried out through collaboration between programme areas, regional structures, and relevant inspectorates, ensuring consistent application of requirements and clear accountability.

Where necessary, matters are escalated for stronger interventions in line with the applicable processes.

Reporting & Support

Get Support / Report an Issue

Use the Department’s official channels to submit feedback, report irregularities, lodge complaints, or ask a question. We will route the matter to the relevant officials for action.

enquiries@dmpr.gov.za

Telephone

(012) 444 3000

Head Office

Trevenna Campus, Building 2C, C/o Meintjies & Francis Baard Street