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How to become a Mining Engineer in South Africa

Plans and manages safe, efficient extraction of minerals in mining operations.

Step-by-step path

  1. STEP 1
    Education
    BEng / BSc Mining Engineering
    1–6 yrs
  2. STEP 2
    Entry job
    First role: Graduate Mining Engineer
    0–2 yrs
  3. STEP 3
    Mid-level growth
    Move into: Mining Engineer
    3–6 yrs
  4. STEP 4
    Senior transition
    Reach: Senior Mining Engineer
    7+ yrs

Time estimate

Total typical time to senior level
~ 7–10 years
Education beng / bsc mining engineering, then practical experience.

Salary growth timeline

Year 1
R42 000
/month
Year 5
R85 000
/month
Year 10
R140 000
/month

Required skills by stage

FOUNDATIONAL
  • Mine planningHigh
  • Safety managementHigh
MID-CAREER
  • Safety managementHigh
  • Pr.Eng registrationHigh
SENIOR
  • Pr.Eng registrationHigh
  • Project managementMedium

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