Blaster (Mamatwan)

Omnia Holdings; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnia Holdings, a leading mining and industrial group, is recruiting a Blaster to join the BME Africa Operations team. The role focuses on safe and compliant blasting execution, equipment readiness and post-blast duties in alignment with statutory SHERQ requirements.

With at least two years in blasting/assist activities and three years in mining/explosives, you will work across sites, drive safety culture, and support continuous production improvements while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics) is required.
• Blasting Ticket is required.
• Code 8/Code B Driver's License is required.
• 2 years blasting/assistance experience in mining/explosive environment is required.
• 3 years mining/explosives experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure blasting accessories are drawn from magazine per blast design.
• Complete pre-use vehicle inspections and pre-blast checklists.
• Prepare blasting tasks in compliance with SHERQ and legal requirements.
• Approve blasting operations after ensuring area safety and procedures.
• Declare the area safe after blast and complete administration/reporting.
• Supervise Blasting Assistants and mixer-placer trucks.
• Handle misconduct and escalate serious offences to Foreman.
• Assign housekeeping tasks to the blasting team and verify completion.

Education

Grade 12 (Mathematics)

Blasting Ticket

Tools

Code 8/Code B Driver's License

Job description

BLASTER

Location: Northern Cape, Mamatwan, South Africa

Business Unit: BME Africa Operations

Reports To: Operations Foreman

Contract Type: Permanent

Submission Closing Date: 25 October 2026

Join BME and shape the future of mining.

BME, a division of Omnia Holdings, is a leading global provider of blasting and mining solutions, partnering with customers to improve safety, productivity and sustainability across the mining value chain. Combining advanced blasting technology, digital innovation, explosives and technical expertise, we help mining operations solve complex challenges, optimise performance and unlock value. From open-pit mines to underground operations, our solutions support responsible, efficient mining and enable the critical resources needed to power modern economies.

As part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.

At Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.

Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

ROLE IMPACT

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. And 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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 behaviour.
• Escalates serious offences to Foreman.
• Allocates relevant housekeeping tasks to the blasting team and ensures completion thereon.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Mathematics)
• Code 8/Code B Driver's License
• Blasting Ticket

Experience

• 2 years demonstrated blasting/assistance experience.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in mining /explosive environment

Key Competencies

• Must be able to build and maintain good internal and external customer relationships.
• Must be willing to perform any physical work in the field related to the usage of the monitoring equipment and analyse the performance thereof.
• Highly motivated self-started with unquestionable high levels of integrity.
• A strong desire to learn and progress in the field blasting technology.
• Willingness to drive extensively, sleep away from home and work outside normal working hours.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse team drives stronger outcomes. At Omnia, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds strengthen our ability to innovate, solve complex challenges and create sustainable value. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence, collaboration and making a positive impact.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for considering a career with Omnia. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. Our Talent Acquisition team carefully reviews every application received. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we encourage you to keep exploring future opportunities within the Omnia Group as we continue to grow our teams across agriculture, mining and chemicals. We wish you every success in your career journey and thank you for your interest in being part of our purpose: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.