Thungela Career Pathways

Technical Services Manager

Level 1 of 3 Starting point

Main purpose

Leads technical teams to provide broader technical, geological, and metallurgical support for operational excellence.

Requires time as Mining Manager before moving to General Manager.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, or Surveying (NQF Level 7)

Technical Skills

  • Legal & Regulatory Compliance
  • Integrated Risk Management
  • Geological & Resource Management
  • Mine planning & Forecasting
  • Process Optimisation

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Innovation

Licenses & Certificates

  • Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Where you can go next

Roles at level 2 on this path.

Also on other paths

The requirements may differ slightly on each path.