South Africa: BLASTING OPERATIONS MANAGER (Mining – Hard Rock) posted by Bilnor Staffing Solutions

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in opencast mining, with at least 5 years in a blasting supervisory or management role.
• Blasting Certificate for Surface Mines
• Strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical assessment.

GENERAL DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement, and oversee blasting plans aligned with production targets and mine design.
• Manage and supervise all blasting personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and legal requirements regarding explosives handling and blasting operations.
• Monitor and optimize blast performance, including fragmentation analysis and vibration monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records of explosives usage, blast patterns, and associated documentation for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Control budgets and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
• Represent the company in site meetings and report progress against agreed targets.
• Ensure client requirements are met within contractual obligations.

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Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.
No Criminal Record.
Medically Fit.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you