Blasters

Blasters x 3

**Brits & Mogalakwena**

R 519 000 - R 682 000 CTC perm

The purpose of this role is to ensure that all the prescribed duties are carried out in preparation for a blast, performing the blast and concluding post-blasting tasks, in line with all statutory, legal and BME SHERQ requirements.

To ensure that all excess accessories after the blast are recorded and to be destroyed according to the relevant mine standards at a place designated by the mine manager.

**Core Deliverables**:
Ensures that the correct accessories necessary to carry out the blasting assignment are drawn from the magazine once the blast design / accessory order is received where applicable.

Ensures that inspections of the vehicle are completed and that the pre-use checklist is filled in prior to the use of the accessory transport vehicle.

Ensures that all the tasks necessary for preparing the blast are carried out in accordance with statutory/legal/BME requirements, including priming, pumping, and stemming, timing design, as well as all the SHERQ requirements.

Approves the blasting after ensuring the safety of the area and that the all the required pre-blast procedures have been correctly carried out.

Ensures that the required inspections are made.

Responsible for declaring the area safe after the blast.

Ensures that the necessary administration and reporting are completed.

Supervises the work of Blasting Assistants and mixer-placer trucks.

Deals with unacceptable behavior.

Escalates serious offences to Foreman.

Allocates relevant housekeeping tasks to the blasting team and ensures completion thereon.

**Qualification**

Grade 12 with Maths

Blasting Ticket Permit (PDP)

Magazine Master certificate

2 years’ demonstrated blasting/assistance experience.

3 years’ demonstrated experience in mining /explosive environment.

**EE Disclaimer**

Kindly note that all positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

**Application Unsuccessful disclaimer**

Pay: R519,000.00 - R682,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brits, North West: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/05/08