Mining managers

Mining managers plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction operations.

Skill level: Skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Mining managers - from R12 558 to R50 366 per month - 2025.
A Mining managers typically earns between R12 558 and R28 889 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between R15 612 and R34 265 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Conferring with other managers to set production quotas, plan extraction sites and develop policies for the removal of raw materials
Evaluating efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedules or equipment when necessary
Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements
Controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment
Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs
Overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment
Controlling the preparation of production records and reports
Coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements
Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting mineral extraction operations and the environment
Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff