Explosives Officer

Valterra Platinum; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Thabazimbi is seeking an Explosives Officer to oversee compliance with explosives management policies and provide essential training. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate, relevant blasting certifications, and at least two years of experience in explosives application and control. This position offers an opportunity to work in a values-led environment focusing on safety and operational excellence. Apply now to make a significant impact in the mining sector.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Must obtain Magazine Master Certificate within 3 months of appointment.
• Experience in explosives application and management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Explosives Coordinator to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct audits and investigations related to explosives.
• Provide training to explosives handlers.

Skills

Explosives management

Risk Assessment Techniques

Technical training

Education

Grade 12

Magazine Master Certificate

Blasting Ticket/Rock Breaker’s certificate

Driver's License Code B

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you\'re driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger. Add Location : Thabazimbi

Job Description

The Explosives Officer will support and liaise constantly with the Explosives Coordinator to ensure the execution and alignment of legislation, policies and procedures regarding all aspects of explosives at operations. Will also carry appointment as Explosives Magazine Master on surface and underground where required.

• Submit reports for the operation to the Explosives Coordinator
• Independent review of serious incidents and accidents
• Audits and investigations.
• Facilitate the effective provision of technical training and coaching to support the elimination of identified barriers regarding explosives management and control
• Ensure correct and safe transport, storage, handling and destruction of explosives
• Provide training and coaching to explosives receivers and handlers
• Oversee the effective provision of training and coaching to external clients regarding the identification and safe handling of explosives
• Compliance inspections and planned task observations regarding: Transport, Storage, Conveyance, application and destruction of explosives
• Documents and logbooks
• Ensuring the daily destruction of old and excess explosives
• Conduct searches for unsecured/abandoned explosives
• Conduct explosives related accident/incidents investigation
• Ensure statutory compliance

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Magazine Master Certificate or obtain within 3 months of appointment
• Blasting Ticket/Rock Breaker’s certificate of competence or CIE Inspector of Explosives Appointment
• Driver\'s License Code B

Advantageous

• Any previous CIE experience and training
• Certificate/diploma in Explosives management or Blasting Technology

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in explosives application, management and control
• Risk Assessment Techniques

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We Offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date 28 January 2026

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