MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 29 OF 1996: GUIDELINE FOR A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE FOR CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY
Notice Title: Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”): Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice for Change Management in the South African Mining Industry
Government Notice: GN 6328 in GG 52883 on 20 May 2025
Commencing date: 1 October 2025
The Chief Inspector of Mines, in terms of section 49(6) read together with sections 9(2) and 9(3) of the MHSA, issued the Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice for Change Management in the South African Mining Industry, for implementation with effect from 1 October 2025.
The guideline covers the significant health and safety aspects associated with change management in the South African mining industry. The guideline provides a systematic approach for managing significant organisational changes across the mining sector or at mines. Changes may include, but are not limited to, operational, structural, regulatory, market-driven and cultural transformation. Changes may occur at all areas of a mine.
For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here: Mine Health and Safety Act: Guideline for Mandatory Code of Practice for Change Management in South African Mining Industry
For more information or assistance please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
