Thungela Career Pathways

General Manager

Level 2 of 3 Mining Manager/TSM – Chief Operations Officer

Main purpose

Oversees overall operations and strategic direction of the business unit to ensure performance, safety, and profitability.

What this role requires

Tap a competency area to see the details.

Choose Education, Technical Skills, Soft Skills or Licenses & Certificates above.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Technical Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Operations Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Technology Integration

Soft Skills

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Strategic Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Leadership

Licenses & Certificates

  • Registration with the Engineering Council of SA (ECSA)
  • Registration with SA Colliery Managers Association
  • Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency

Where you can go next

Roles at level 3 on this path.

Roles that lead here

Roles at level 1 on this path.

Also on other paths

The requirements may differ slightly on each path.