Blasting Operations Support Specialist

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking a Blasting Assistant to support drillers and explosives personnel, ensure safe blasting operations, maintain equipment, and assist in blasting preparations across mining sites in South Africa.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with the shift supervisor in the MIN department. Grade 12, a valid Code B driver’s license, and safety competency are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Competency A: an introduction to understanding safe declarations from Miners/Blasters is preferred.
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Responsibilities

• Safety, Health, and Environment: Adhere to all safety and health standards and continuously promote good housekeeping.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Blasting Assistance: Assist extraction craft workers such as earth drillers and operators to ensure successful blasting operations compliance with procedures and timelines.
• Inspect the blasting area and signal workers to clear the area to prevent injuries and damage to assets and ensure that operations occur safely within prescribed processes, procedures, and standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct repairs and maintenance of automotive and drilling equipment to ensure availability; observe and monitor equipment operations during and after extraction to identify problems; operate auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Arrange and prepare materials required for blasting operations and drive, maneuver and navigate moving / mechanised equipment and vehicles to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
• Unload materials, devices and machine parts into sound holes or equipment using hand tools to assist in blasting preparations.
• Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence.
• This role is in Mining (MIN) department on a Band P6 (B-Upper) level reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Competency A: an introduction to understanding safe declarations from Miners/Blasters is preferred

SA Drivers Licence Code B

Job description

Anglo American is seeking a Blasting Assistant to support drillers and explosives personnel, ensure safe blasting operations, maintain equipment, and assist in blasting preparations across mining sites in South Africa.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with the shift supervisor in the MIN department. Grade 12, a valid Code B driver’s license, and safety competency are required.