Vacancy: Blasting Assistant
The Company would like to recruit a Blasting Assistant to be based at Khanye Colliery in Bronkhorstspruit.
Skills & Qualifications
Grade 12
Valid blasting assistant certificate
Driver’s license code 10
Be able to acquire medical certificate of fitness
Knowledge of opencast mining
Duties & Responsibilities
Comply with appointments including regulations and 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 mine safety programme.
Stemming of shot holes.
Connecting of blasting rounds.
Experience
Previous relevant experience
Experience in a mining environment is an added advantage.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by latest close of business 10 November 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
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Closing Date: 10 November 2023 (Close of Business)