Blasting Technician - Open-Pit Mining Field Ops

Omnia Group Careers; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnia Holdings Limited, via its BME Africa Operations unit, is recruiting a Blasting Supervisor in Northern Cape, Mamatwan, South Africa. The role focuses on preparing blasts, executing blasting activities, and completing post-blast tasks in line with SHERQ and statutory requirements.

Join a global mining solutions provider with 23 countries and 3,800 employees. You will oversee blasting teams, ensure safety, inspections, and accurate reporting, while fostering customer relationships and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics) is required.
• Code 8/Code B driver's license is required.
• Blasting Ticket or equivalent blasting qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct blasting accessories are drawn from the magazine.
• Ensures vehicle inspections are completed and pre-use checklists are filled.
• Performs pre-blast procedures and SHERQ compliance.
• Approves blasting after ensuring safety and pre-blast procedures are followed.
• Maintains accurate administration and reporting.
• Supervises Blasting Assistants and mixer-placer trucks.
• Escalates serious offences to Foreman.

Skills

Blasting knowledge

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Grade 12 (Mathematics)

Code 8/Code B Driver's License

Blasting Ticket

Job description

Omnia Holdings Limited, via its BME Africa Operations unit, is recruiting a Blasting Supervisor in Northern Cape, Mamatwan, South Africa. The role focuses on preparing blasts, executing blasting activities, and completing post-blast tasks in line with SHERQ and statutory requirements.

Join a global mining solutions provider with 23 countries and 3,800 employees. You will oversee blasting teams, ensure safety, inspections, and accurate reporting, while fostering customer relationships and