Stope Blasting Assistant - Mogalakwena Mine

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate / equivalent
• Relevant blasting competency certificate – mandatory
• A valid driver’s license
• Medically fit to work underground

• 3 years’ relevant underground experience with long hole stope charging background.
• Strong attention to details and communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.

• Supporting the certified blaster in all activities related to the safe and efficient use of explosives within an underground stope mining environment.
• Assist with marking holes to be drilled according to the plan.
• Preparing and positioning primers as required for the blast.
• Connecting blasting circuits and assisting with circuit testing.
• Testing for gases and ensuring the work area is safe before and after the blast.
• Taking lawful and reasonable instructions from the supervisor and participating in Mine safety programs.