Company DescriptionKumba Iron OreWe produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.Job DescriptionPurposeThe purpose is to execute all delegated blasting tasks to ensure sufficient floor stock, safe and cost-effective blasting, monitoring of the crew's outputs on the blast bench, and safe declaration of the pit before and after blasting activities.Your duties will include:Exercise the necessary control over activities so that they do not have adverse effects on the environment and the immediate community, for example, ensuring the right amount of charge to minimise vibrations and the impact of blasting on the community (especially fly-rock).Measure drilled holes (primary and secondary blasting) according to the plan to determine the accurate quantity of explosives and accessories.Obtain the precise amount of blasting accessories from the explosive magazine.Charge blasting holes with the prescribed explosives to ensure the required fragmentation.Inspect the blasting area after the blasting operation for misfires and unsafe conditions and declare it safe for normal operations.Destroy all surplus and damaged explosives after each blasting operation according to the Mine Health & Safety Act.Compile the Blasting report and forward it to the supervisor within the agreed-upon time.Exercising control over explosives.Observe and enforce any codes of practice, instructions, procedures, directives, permissions, exemptions, etc., issued by the mine, the Department of Mineral Resources or any other person authorised.Deliver outputs within the agreed timeframes and add value to the business.Deploy sub-ordinates (direct and indirect) effectively and plan their tasks proactively to ensure smooth production operation.Perform effective and efficient general office administration, such as diary management and order processing, thus contributing to achieving the team's objectives.Create SAP orders and follow-up.Take minutes in sectional meetings.QualificationsGrade 12 CertificateSA Drivers LicenceOpencast Blasting CertificateRequired: Valid Kumba Dover CertificateExperience2-3 years of Previous Mining Experience.Blasting Operational experience.Knowledge of mining blasting processes.Knowledge of the Mine, Health and Safety Act and Regulations.Knowledge of the Explosives Act & Regulations.Additional InformationWho we areWe aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.How We Are Committed To Your SafetyNothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.Inclusion and DiversityAnglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.How To ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.
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