Technical Blasting Officer – Surface Blasting

I am seeking a Blasting Officer to manage all surface/open pit blasting activities for my clients Gauteng operations.

Responsibilities
• Providing customer with technical expertise on blasting activities
• Manages storage, deployment, and placement of bulk explosives and accessories on site within the requirements of the Explosives Act and Regulations and the Mines & Works Act and Regulations
• Carry out blast planning and delivers effective blast design solutions when required
• Overseeing and supervising priming, charging, stemming and tie up or timing (Logging of electronic initiation systems) operations on the bench on a daily basis
• Supervising and managing mining operations related to blasting such as drilling and bench preparation
• Provides daily written feedback to the customer in the form of a Blast Return, on the results of each blast performed as required by the customer
• Be responsible for all legal requirements related to blasting operations as the Certified Blaster
• Be aware of the requirements of the environmental management system and understand the impact of his activities, products and services and the requirements of the relevant operating instructions to minimize the impact on the environment

Requirements
• The minimum requirements are matriculation and/or relevant trade (N3)
• Blasting Certificate for Opencast Mines
• 2 Year experience of blasting on a surface mine,
• Valid drivers license
• Red-ticket
• Surface Explosives Engineers Course
• The incumbent must be able to function with a minimum of supervision and display creative initiative in the role.

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM310

This position is only open to South African citizens

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

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