The Company would like to recruit a Blasting Assistant to be based at Khanye Colliery in Bronkhorstspruit. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Grade 12 

• Valid blasting assistant certificate 

• Driver’s license code 10 

• Be able to acquire a medical certificate of fitness 

• Knowledge of opencast mining 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Previous relevant experience 

• Experience in a mining environment is an added advantage. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Comply with appointments including regulations and the Mine Health and Safety Act. 

• Complete checklist. 

• Assist blaster with marking of holes to be drilled. 

• Measuring of shot holes. 

• Offload explosives with the blaster. 

• Priming blast holes. 

• Monitoring of the blasting bench. 

• Act as a guard during blasting. 

• Good housekeeping. 

• Participate in the mine safety program. 

• Stemming of shot holes. 

• Connecting of blasting rounds.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by the latest close of business on 18 December 2023 to: KhanyeRecruitment@canyoncoal.com. 

No late applications will be accepted. 

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments.