Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Mining supervisors earn a salary between R11 789 and R57 060 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Mining supervisors ranges from R11 789 to R28 393.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R16 994 and R38 022 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, and who operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries
- Establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity
- Working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities
- Providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations
- Determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry
