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Mining career path
Mining PIT – General Manager (Pure Production)
This career path prepares high-performing mining professionals to lead large-scale production operations as General Managers. It focuses on deepening operational leadership, strategic planning, and business acumen. Progression includes roles such as Mine Overseer, Section Manager and Mining Manager, with increasing accountability for safety, cost control, and team performance. The path equips future GMs to drive sustainable production, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver on business objectives in complex mining environments.
Your journey
8 roles · 6 levels-
Level 1 Starting point
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Level 5
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Level 6 Destination
The PIT Program provides exposure through acting opportunities in Faceboss and Shiftboss roles. After completing the program, participants are typically appointed to a Shiftboss or Pit Foreman role. Appointments often start at UG operations, as more acting opportunities are available.
Roles grouped together share similar traits, so you can move into any of them from the level below.