Mining Assistant

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What is a Mining Assistant?

Mining Assistants work both underground in the mines and on the surface. 

A career as a Mining Assistant offers steady employment with good benefits, such as housing, however, it involves working in a possibly dangerous, underground environment.

What does a Mining Assistant do?

• erects and dismantles scaffolding on the mines
• assists with the laying of cabling, pipes and bricks
• transports materials to and from the mine
• loads and unloads crates
• collects waste materials
• maintains the mine’s premises and gardens 
• instals and maintains electrical and mechanical machinery

Are you . . . ?

• a team player?
• hard working?
• trustworthy?
• efficient?
• not afraid of closed areas?
• in good health?
• enjoy working with your hands?

How do I become a Mining Assistant?

• XTRACT TRAINING SERVICES

Offers a variety of short courses.

• ADVANTAGE ACT

Offers various training courses.

• MINING QUALIFICATION AUTHORITY: MQA

Offers various courses and learnerships

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Metallurgical Engineering Technician or Chemical Plant Worker

Is becoming a Mining Assistant the right career choice for me?