Instructor (Open Pit Mining)

**Instructor III -Underground**

**(Burnestone) Balfour - MP**

**R 258 000 - R 365 000 CTC**

My client is a **leading supplier of explosives** to the **South African open pit mining and quarrying industry**. It offers groundbreaking solutions to all the customers and has operations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mali, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, Malawi, Senegal and Zambia. It also trades in Mozambique and the DRC.

**Tasks and responsibilities**:
Testing and quality assurance of the product,

Transferring of product from surface silos transfer cassettes and Emulsion Charging Units,

Provide training for mine personnel,

Demonstrate the ability to support emulsion blasting operations without supervision,

Lead a team of BME personnel in the technical support of underground blasting operations, audited and reported/supported standards of tasks and operations.

Manage quality control in underground storage areas.

Monitor and support daily charging operations.

Ensure regular inspections of sites, vehicles, and equipment and that they ensure that standards are maintained.

Oversees maintenance, inspections and production schedules of equipment and vehicles.

Undertake benchmarking on daily blasting activities.

Trained/informed employees and relevant stakeholders.

Provide training for **mine** personnel.

Demonstrate the correct method for transporting emulsion technology.

Demonstrate the correct method of operating emulsion pumps.

Demonstrate the correct method for loading a blast face.

Demonstrate the ability to support emulsion blasting operations without supervision.

Lead a team of BME personnel in the technical support of underground blasting operations.

Audited and reported/supported standards of tasks and operations.

Manage quality control in underground storage areas.

Monitor and support daily charging operations.

Ensure regular inspections of sites, vehicles, and equipment and that they ensure that standards are maintained.

Oversees maintenance, inspections and production schedules of equipment and vehicles.

Undertake benchmarking on daily blasting activities.

Cultivates a culture among staff of neatness, cleanliness, and orderliness in line with SHERQ requirements 3 Core Deliverables Maintained equipment.

Repair & maintain emulsion equipment underground.

Maintenance of charging unit equipment Technical Support

Charging of blast holes according to blast design

Timing of blast holes according to blast design

**Qualifications and requirements**

Grade 12 with Math

N3 or Equivalent

3 years demonstrated experience in underground explosives mining environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of performing mechanical hydraulic and electrical maintenance

Professional Membership

Blasting assistance competency

Code 10 Drivers License.

**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: R258,000.00 - R365,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application Deadline: 2023/05/07