Senior Open-Pit Drill & Blast Lead

Zohorecruit; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RCPM in Lephalale, SA, is seeking an experienced Drilling and Blasting Supervisor to coordinate and oversee mining blasting activities in line with the mining plan. You will ensure safe, compliant execution and maintain accurate records across operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years in opencast drilling and blasting, with strong knowledge of blasting practices and safety requirements, and regulatory registration where applicable. This is a site-based role.

Qualifications

• DMR/Mineral Resources regulatory registration as applicable.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in opencast drilling and blasting.
• Strong knowledge of blasting practices and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review drill patterns and blast parameters.
• Coordinate drilling and charging activities.
• Supervise drilling and blasting operations.
• Conduct and coordinate pre-blast inspections.
• Monitor blast performance and identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with explosives legislation and site procedures.
• Maintain relevant drilling and blasting records.

Skills

Drilling & blasting

Safety compliance

Site supervision

Job description

RCPM in Lephalale, SA, is seeking an experienced Drilling and Blasting Supervisor to coordinate and oversee mining blasting activities in line with the mining plan. You will ensure safe, compliant execution and maintain accurate records across operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years in opencast drilling and blasting, with strong knowledge of blasting practices and safety requirements, and regulatory registration where applicable. This is a site-based role.