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University of Johannesburg Mining

The University of Johannesburg provides formal tuition towards a formal degree in Mining Engineering technology programmes. The programmes are carefully designed, uniquely career-focused and aligned with mining industry and mining organization across South Africa.


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Responsibilities
Mine management is focused on the extraction of minerals from an ore-body safely and economically while meeting mine financial targets. In addition to specialist mining knowledge and engineering expertise, a mining engineer requires good interpersonal skills and strong business acumen.

Career Opportunities
Mining Engineering is a combination of several areas of expertise. It involves organizing, operating and monitoring mining processes in conjunction with environmental protection and health and safety requirements for underground working conditions. Through technological advancements, the industry has improved production levels and safety whilst simultaneously managing environmental impact. Strategic industry relations provides a platform for graduate

Programme: Mine Surveying
Mine Surveyors provide information to all mining disciplines and surveying, therefore, forms a central function on a mine. The University of Johannesburg is the only institution in South Africa that offers a full-time contact programme in Surveying, equipping graduates with the necessary competence required for mining operations. In addition, strong links are maintained with the Department of Minerals and Energy Affairs, mining industry and the Institute of Mine Surveyors.

Responsibilities
Tasks involve the accurate measurement of areas and volumes mined and the precise representation of surface and undergrounds mining on mining plans. Mine Surveyors advise mining engineers about geological areas that can be profitably mined.

Career Opp​ortunities
Mine Surveyors are employed within the field of mining science and technology, with a key focus on measurements, calculations and mapping for all stages of the mining process.


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Employment opportunities that exist within the field of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying:


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​ ​Mining Engineering​ ​Mine Surveying
Explosive Ordnance Engineer
General Manager
Health and Safety Manager
Mine Manager
Miner
Mineral Resources Manager
Mining Engineer – Academic/Research
Mining Engineer – Coal
Mining Engineer – Consulting
Mining Engineer – Open Pit
Mining Engineer – Underground
Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
Mining Engineering Technologist                                
Mining Technician
Practitioner
Production / Operations Manager (Mining)
Production / Operations Supervisor (Mining)
Project Manager
Quarry Manager
Rock Engineering Manager
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHE&Q)
Sales Representative / Salesman (Industrial Products)
Superintendent
Technical Services Manager
Underground
Manager                                           
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Auctioneer
Cartographer
Development Surveyor
Domestic Energy Assessor
Estate Agent
Estate Manager
Estimator
Homelessness Prevention Officer
Housing Assistant
Housing Officer
Hydrographic Surveyor
Land Surveyor
Mining Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Rural Surveyor
Sales Negotiator
Survey Analyst
Surveyor
Technical Surveyor
Town Planner
Town Planning Support Staff
Transport Modeller
Valuer

University of Johannesburg Mining Contact Details

Tel: +27 11 559 4555

E-mail: [email protected]


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