Job Description:PurposeThe purpose is 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 activitiesYour 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 Qualifications:• Grade 12 Certificate • SA Drivers Licence • Opencast Blasting Certificate • Required: Valid Kumba Dover Certificate Experience • 2-3 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.
