BLASTING OPERATIONS MANAGER

3 days ago

Rustenburg Various Provinces South Africa Bilnorstaffing Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Bilnor Staffing Solutions client in the mining sector is looking for a BLASTING OPERATIONS MANAGER to join their team.  

The position will be based between Middelburg, Steelpoort, Rustenburg and Thabazimbi - to be discussed at interview.

Candidates should be willing to travel to these provinces

*South African Citizens will be preferred**

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 10-12 years' experience in opencast mining, with at least 5 years in a blasting supervisory or management role.
  • Blasting Certificate for Surface Mines
  • Strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and compliance.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and production reporting systems.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical assessment.
GENERAL DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Develop, implement, and oversee blasting plans aligned with production targets and mine design.
  • Manage and supervise all blasting personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and legal requirements regarding explosives handling and blasting operations.
  • Monitor and optimize blast performance, including fragmentation analysis and vibration monitoring.
  • Maintain accurate records of explosives usage, blast patterns, and associated documentation for audits and regulatory purposes.
  • Control budgets and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
  • Represent the company in site meetings and report progress against agreed targets.
  • Ensure client requirements are met within contractual obligations.


Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.
No Criminal Record.
Medically Fit.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you

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