Thungela Career Pathways

Mining Manager

Level 1 of 3 Starting point

Main purpose

Leads mining operations to achieve production, safety, and financial targets while ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Technical Skills

  • Strategic Mine Planning
  • Safety Leadership
  • Operations Management

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision-Making

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 2 on this path.

Also on other paths

The requirements may differ slightly on each path.