Malelane: SITE MANAGER DRILL & BLASTING

About the Role

The Site Manager: Drill & Blasting position is a critical role that requires a highly skilled and experienced professional to oversee the day-to-day operations of drilling and blasting on site. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient execution of drill and blast activities, while also maintaining high levels of quality control and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and handle day-to-day operations of the drilling and blasting on site
• Conduct daily compliance inspections on drill and blast blocks
• Implement and manage drill and blast blocks as per mine planning
• Ensure workplace safety, explosives handling, storage, and transport protocols are adhered to
• Monitor and ensure quality control in drilling and blasting, assessing blast outcomes, fragmentation, and environmental impact
• Prepare regular weekly and monthly reports
• Lead, mentor, and train a team of drilling and blasting personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety
• Assist the PM Department with recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and records are in order
• Travel to other sites and operations as required
• Establish sound relationships with all stakeholders

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Blasting/Mining or Civil Engineering
• DMRE Opencast Blasting Ticket
• MQA Surface Rock Breaking Certificate (issued before 01/07/2009)
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ drilling and blasting experience within the mining industry
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing drill and blasting teams, with 40 employees on shift system
• Basic knowledge of Drill Rigs, specifically Sandvik Di550 and Di650
• Experience with electronic and pyrotechnic initiation systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Planning and detailed execution of plans
• Safety-driven, effective multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Blast map III Blasting Software

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details are not available.