The mining sector requires engineers from a diverse range of disciplines including chemical and materials, construction, electrical, mining, industrial, and mechanical and production engineering. Other specialist mining industry roles include engineers specialized in dams and mining engineers.

The mining industry requires a varied range of maintenance workers including those who can fill mining jobs related to trades such as electrical, mechanical, fixed and mobile plant maintenance, metal machining and welding. Mining jobs are also available for people with general labouring skills.