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What are 10 careers in mining?
The Range of Careers in Mining and Mining Engineering Include
- Environmental Compliance Coordinator.
- Geological Engineer.
- Geoscientist.
- Mine Electrician.
- Mining Engineer.
- Finance Specialist and Manager.
- Mine Safety Engineer.
- Mine Safety Manager.
What careers are involved in the mining industry?
Careers in mining: how do salaries compare around the world?
- Drilling operations director.
- Site manager.
- Engineer.
- Geologist.
- Health, safety and environmental professionals.
What qualifications do I need to work in the mines in South Africa?
Matriculants as well as graduates are considered for employment, although non-graduates are expected to qualify themselves further. The mining industry is interested in university training, such as a BSocSc or a BCom degree, preferably with major subjects in Psychology or Industrial Sociology.
What is the highest paying mine in South Africa?
Highest paying cities in South Africa for Miners
- Secunda, Mpumalanga. 17 salaries reported. R 34 802. per month.
- Kimberley, Northern Cape. 26 salaries reported. R 27 263.
- Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. 6 salaries reported. R 24 444.
- Rustenburg, North West. 9 salaries reported. R 22 951.
- Witbank, Mpumalanga. 12 salaries reported. R 17 147.
What is the highest paid job in the mining industry?
Project director/ drilling operations director – up to $400,000. Project Director and Drilling Operations Director, two of the highest profile positions on a mining project, can draw annual salaries of more than $400,000, standing out as the highest paid mining jobs.
How much do miners get paid South Africa?
A Mining and quarrying labourers typically earns between R3 226 and R6 192 net per month at the start of the job. After 5 years of service, this is between R4 163 and R8 506 per month for a working week of 45 hours.