Thungela Career Pathways

Years of experience guidance

The experience typically expected at each Level of Work (LoW), from operator roles to senior leadership.

LoW I

Completes assigned work correctly within predefined time-frames

0-5 years
Operator, Foreman, Co-ordinator
LoW II

Monitors and diagnoses operational processes

4-6 years
Advisor, Specialist, Superintendent
LoW III

Discerns trends to develop and refine existing systems

8-10 years
Manager, Sub-Function Specialist
LoW IV

Integrates and manages interactions among multiple systems

10-12 years
General Manager
LoW V

Shapes and manages a discipline or parts of the organisation

12 + years
Exco
LoW VI

Shapes the organisation of the future and sustains long term future

12 + years
CEO
Years of experience are a guide only. Progression also depends on competence, performance and the qualifications each role requires.