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What does the future of African mining employment look like?

The future employment landscape will undoubtedly be different to the employment market of today. With the widespread adoption of AI and automation, what skills should you be looking to invest into to future-proof your career in mining, and what role does mining have to play in the towering unemployment rate across Africa? Join employment experts from across the mining value chain to explore what you can be doing to future proof yourself for a long-term career in mining.


Thursday 12 February 11:05 - 11:50 Young Professionals Programme Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/12/2026 11:05 02/12/2026 11:50 What does the future of African mining employment look like? The future employment landscape will undoubtedly be different to the employment market of today. With the widespread adoption of AI and automation, what skills should you be looking to invest into to future-proof your career in mining, and what role does mining have to play in the towering unemployment rate across Africa? Join employment experts from across the mining value chain to explore what you can be doing to future proof yourself for a long-term career in mining. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg
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Moderator

Mustak Ally

Head: Skills, Minerals Council South Africa

Speakers

Dr. Pontsho Twala

Director: Wits Mining Institute, University of The Witwatersrand

Ravi Naidoo

CEO, Virtualscape