Closing Date:11 May, 2023

Location: Mokopane, South Africa

Reference Id: REF43240O

Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Permanent Employee

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Qualifications:

  • Grade 12
  • Magazine Master Certificate registered with Chief Inspector of Explosives (CIE)
  • Blasting Ticket/Rock Breaker’s certificate of competence
  • Drivers Licence Code C1 with pdp
  • SAPS Criminal Record Clearance
  • Certificate/diploma in Explosives management or Blasting Engineering Advantageous

Experience:

  • 2 years’ experience in explosives application, management, and control
  • Any previous CIE experience and training Advantageous
  • Risk Assessment Techniques
  • In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation (Mine, Health &Safety Act and Explosives Act)
  • Presentation / Facilitation
  • Observation
  • Computer literate (MS Power point, Word, Excel, Access and Projects)

Job Description:

As an Explosives Officer your responsibilities include the following:

  • Explosives management -Order, receive and issue explosives, monitor stock levels against projected needs and verify materials meet the minimum safety and technical standards.
  • Coordinate, supervise and monitor all activities at the magazines.
  • Submit reports for the operation to the Explosives Coordinator
  • Independent review of serious incidents and accidents
  • Audits and investigations.
  • Facilitate the effective provision of technical training and coaching to support the elimination of identified barriers regarding explosives management and control.
  • Ensure correct and safe transport, storage, handling and destruction of explosives.
  • Provide training and coaching to explosives receivers and handlers.
  • Oversee the effective provision of training and coaching to external clients regarding the identification and safe handling of explosives.
  • Compliance inspections and planned task observations regarding:
    • Transport, Storage, Conveyance, application and destruction of explosives
    • Documents and logbooks.
  • Ensuring the daily destruction of old and excess explosives.
  • Conduct searches for unsecured/abandoned explosives.
  • Conduct explosives related accident/incidents investigation.
  • Ensure statutory compliance.

This role is in the Mining Department and is at a C5 level reporting to the Explosives Coordinator.