Thungela Career Pathways

UG Control Room Operator

Level 3 of 6 UG Mining Operator – Mine Overseer

Main purpose

To monitor and coordinate day-to-day underground (UG) mining operations from the control room, ensuring safe, efficient production through real-time oversight of activities and effective communication with underground teams.

What this role requires

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Education

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)

Technical Skills

  • Operating Underground Control Systems
  • Data Monitoring
  • Coordinating Responses
  • Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Stress Management

Licenses & Certificates

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Where you can go next

Roles at level 4 on this path.

Roles that lead here

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