Explosives Handler / Blasting Assistant

EXPLOSIVES HANDLER (GRADING B1) Qualifying Criteria : Grade 11 or equivalent ABET Level MQA Competency B Certificate Blasting Assistant certificate Must be able to communicate in English Fluency in any of the 11 Official languages Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Must be deadline-driven with the ability to work under pressure Must have experience working underground Applicant must possess written and verbal communication skills South African Citizenship Clear Criminal Record Must be declared medically fit by our Occupational Health Centre. Responsibilities : Work a rotation of shifts Perform all the duties safely as trained by our training centre Be observant of the condition of equipment and materials used to ensure company standards are met Promptly report any possible problems that may cause work obstruction Charge shot holes with primed explosives (V2) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of blasting products and their usage in an underground hardrock environment (V2) Time a blasting round circuit on a face where conventional fuses are used Time a blasting round or circuit on a face where electric / electronic delay detonators are used Time a blasting round or circuit on a face where shock tubes are used Must be able to determine the cleanliness of the workplace and adhere to housekeeping standards and procedures Comply with proper Health and Safety policies and procedures as required (i.e. when performing various duties underground) Perform any related duties as may be required from time to time by a supervisor Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Groups safety motto: N othing is so important that it cannot be done safely