Explosives Officer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To support the Explosive Practitioners and ensure legal compliance, continuous improvement, and the effectiveness of the Explosive Management System.

• Blasting Ticket/Rock Breakers certificate of competency is essential.
• 3 years experience as a Production miner is advantageous.
• Any other Technical Training or Supervisory experience within the mining environment desirable
• In-depth knowledge of all relevant SHE legislation (Occupational Health and Safety, Mine Health and Safety, Explosives Act) is essential.
• Must have a valid medical certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

• Must have coaching skills
• Must have an observation skill
• Computer literacy is essential
• Incident investigation is essential
• Must have auditing and reporting skills
• Supervisory skill is essential

• To ensure effective legal compliance and governance regarding explosives as stipulated in the explosive regulation and Mine Health and Safety Act including explosive Mining Standards and Procedures.
• To audit effectiveness and compliance of explosives control systems.
• To ensure effective monitoring and coaching of the Shaft Explosive Receivers.
• To ensure effective monitoring and coaching of underground fuse issuers and miners
• To ensure adherence to legal requirements regarding issuing and distribution of explosives.
• To conduct periodic full discipline audits and procedural reviews of all protocols pertaining to explosives and submit relevant audit reports as per organisational and legal requirement.
• To timeously submit audit report to the Explosive Practitioners

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team – we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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