Miner Blaster

Anglo American; Postmasburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global diversified mining company seeks a Miner (Blaster) to execute blasting tasks ensuring safety and environmental control. Responsibilities include charging explosives, monitoring safety conditions, and reporting activities. Qualifications include a Grade 12 Certificate, Opencast Blasting Certificate, and 2-3 years of mining experience. A driver's license is required. Commissioning training and growth opportunities are part of the offered package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous mining experience required.
• Knowledge of the Mine, Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Experience in blasting operational duties.

Responsibilities

• Exercise control over blasting operations and safety protocols.
• Charge blasting holes with the prescribed explosives.
• Inspect the blasting area for unsafe conditions post-operation.

Skills

Control over explosives

Knowledge of mining blasting processes

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical

Opencast Blasting Certificate

Valid Kumba Dover Certificate

Legal Liability certificate

Hazchem

Competency A

SA Driver’s Licence: Code B

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting position for a Miner (Blaster) who will execute all delegated blasting tasks to ensure sufficient floor stock, safe and cost-effective blasting, monitoring of the crew’s outputs on the blast bench and safe declaration of the pit before and after blasting activities.

Be part of the team.

The team that makes it happen.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Job Description

As Miner (Blaster) you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Exercise the necessary control over activities so that they do not have adverse effects on the environment and the immediate community, for example, ensuring the right amount of charge to minimise vibrations and the impact of blasting on the community (especially fly-rock).
• Measure drilled holes (primary and secondary blasting) according to the plan to determine the accurate quantity of explosives and accessories.
• Obtain the precise amount of blasting accessories from the explosive magazine.
• Charge blasting holes with the prescribed explosives to ensure the required fragmentation.
• Inspect the blasting area after the blasting operation for misfires and unsafe conditions and declare it safe for normal operations.
• Destroy all surplus and damaged explosives after each blasting operation according to the Mine Health & Safety Act.
• Compile the Blasting report and forward it to the supervisor within the agreed-upon time.
• Exercising control over explosives.
• Observe and enforce any codes of practice, instructions, procedures, directives, permissions, exemptions, etc., issued by the mine, the Department of Mineral Resources or any other person authorised.
• Deliver outputs within the agreed timeframes and add value to the business.
• Deploy sub-ordinates (direct and indirect) effectively and plan their tasks proactively to ensure smooth production operation.

This role is in the Mining (MIN) department at a P3 / C3 level reporting to Blasting Supervisor/Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical
• Opencast Blasting Certificate
• Required: Valid Kumba Dover Certificate
• Legal Liability certificate (Preferred)
• Hazchem (Preferred)
• Competency A (Preferred)
• SA Driver’s Licence: Code B (Light Vehicle)

Experience

• 2-3 years of Previous Mining Experience.
• Blasting Operational experience.
• Knowledge of mining blasting processes.
• Knowledge of the Mine, Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Explosives Act & Regulations.

Additional Information

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.