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Mining & Engineering jobs

The demand for skilled mining and engineering professionals in South Africa far surpasses the availability of candidates. As the country's biggest employer, the mining industry provides jobs for nearly half a million people, with another 400,000 employed in mining and engineering support industries.

The industry is integral to the South African economy, so it's crucial that mining and engineering employers are able to attract and secure the right talent at the right time. Many choose Michael Page Mining & Engineering to make sure that they come out on top in the competition for talent.

Our clients include some of the world's largest resources corporations, local mining and exploration organisations, engineering companies and major energy producers and providers.

These employers are keen to attract skilled mining and engineering job seekers in the following fields:

  • Mining exploration & strategy
  • Geology
  • Health & safety
  • Production/mine management
  • Occupational hygiene
  • Mining engineering
  • Rock engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Plant maintenance
  • Civil and structural engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Environmental management
  • Executive - head office finance, HR, sales, marketing and technology


From our office in Johannesburg, we place mining and engineering candidates with organisations nationwide. As part of the wider Michael Page group, we work in close partnership with our colleagues in other major mining industries like Brazil, Australia and our Rest of Africa team to ensure we're always clued up on global trends and best practice.

As a skilled mining and engineering job seeker, opportunities in all disciplines are on the rise so it's a great time to be on the look out for your next job. For more information on how you can progress your career with Michael Page Mining & Engineering, please get in touch with Craig Thompson.

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