Thungela Career Pathways

Technical Services Manager

Level 6 of 7 Mining PIT – General Manager Via Technical Services

Main purpose

Leads technical teams to provide broader technical, geological, and metallurgical support for operational excellence.

Production time is needed to move into the GM role.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, or Surveying (NQF Level 7)

Technical Skills

  • Legal & Regulatory Compliance
  • Integrated Risk Management
  • Geological & Resource Management
  • Mine planning & Forecasting
  • Process Optimisation

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Innovation

Licenses & Certificates

No specific requirements are listed for this area.

Where you can go next

Roles at level 7 on this path.

Roles that lead here

Roles at level 5 on this path.

Also on other paths

The requirements may differ slightly on each path.