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Section Manager Planning

Level 5 of 7 Mining PIT – General Manager Via Technical Services

Main purpose

Leads the planning team within a specific section, ensuring the effective allocation of resources, developing tactical plans, and ensuring operational goals are achieved efficiently within the section.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mining, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. (NQF Level 7) or GCC stream

Technical Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Project coordination
  • Resource Optimisation
  • Data-driven decisions

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Tactical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time 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

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Roles that lead here

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