Drill & Blast Technician - Optimize Safety & Efficiency

Anglo American; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American in South Africa seeks a Drill & Blast Technician to optimise blasting performance in line with safety and design standards. You will support engineering and field teams, manage data accuracy, and drive improvements in blasting efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in blasting/drilling, explosives handling, and experience with HP GPS drilling; a blasting ticket and mining qualification are preferred. Expenditure input and collaborative problem solving are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Operational experience as supervisor or Mine Overseer in Blasting or Drilling logistics.
• 3–5 years of blasting and drilling operations experience, preferably surface/open pit.
• Explosives engineering and handling experience.
• Autonomous drilling and HP GPS drilling systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Design drill patterns for optimal blasting outcomes.
• Scrutinise and approve blast block designs for safety and compliance.
• Monitor drilling operations for alignment with design specifications.
• Validate seismograph data for investigations and third-party assessments.
• Support D/B Engineer with in-field documentation and weekly reconciliations.
• Provide technical support to ensure blasting standards compliance.

Skills

Explosives handling

Autonomous drilling

HP GPS drilling

Explosives engineering

Safety leadership

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Higher National Certificate (NQF5/N4–N6)

Mining Diploma (NQF6) Explosives Management

Opencast Blasting Ticket

Hard Rock Mining Certificate

SA Drivers Licence Code B

Job description

Anglo American in South Africa seeks a Drill & Blast Technician to optimise blasting performance in line with safety and design standards. You will support engineering and field teams, manage data accuracy, and drive improvements in blasting efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in blasting/drilling, explosives handling, and experience with HP GPS drilling; a blasting ticket and mining qualification are preferred. Expenditure input and collaborative problem solving are part of daily duties.