Thungela Career Pathways

Mining PIT

Level 1 of 7 Starting point

Main purpose

Provides support in planning, executing, and monitoring mining operations by assisting with geological assessments, safety compliance, production analysis, and learning technical processes under the supervision of senior engineers to develop practical mining expertise.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Technical Skills

  • Mine Planning
  • Scheduling & Resource Management
  • Risk Management
  • Safety Compliance
  • Managing Underground Operations

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Communication

Licenses & Certificates

  • Mine Overseer Certificate
  • Mine Managers certificate
  • Blasting certificate
  • Registered with the South African Council for Mining Managers

Where you can go next

Roles at level 2 on this path.

Also on other paths

The requirements may differ slightly on each path.