Section Manager UG
Level 4 of 6
Mining PIT – General Manager (Pure Production)
Main purpose
Oversees all underground mining activities within a specific section, managing safety, scheduling, and operational productivity, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and optimising resource extraction.
What this role requires
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Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 7).
Technical Skills
- Managing Underground Operations
- Understanding Underground Equipment
- Emergency Planning
- Productivity Monitoring
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Stress Management
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 5 on this path.
Roles that lead here
Roles at level 3 on this path.
Also on other paths
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