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Faceboss

Faceboss / Shiftboss / Pit Foreman
Level 2 of 7 Mining PIT – General Manager Via Technical Services

Main purpose

Leads mining teams at the production face, ensuring safe and efficient coal extraction while managing resources and operational targets.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)

Technical Skills

  • Blasting Operations
  • Safety Leadership
  • Equipment Supervision

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Risk Management

Licenses & Certificates

  • Blasting Certificate
  • Frontline Supervisory Programme

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.