Blaster

• Supervising drilling and blasting activities

• Ensuring quarry development is aligned to short and medium terms quarry mining plans

• Ensuring face marking is up to standard

• Ensuring burden and spacing is adhered to during drilling

• Submission and generation of blast reports

• Ensuring blasting is done within the budget

• Reducing negative environmental impact

• Ensuring safe work practices

• Making sure Safe evacuation of quarry prior and during a blast

• Grade 12 or Amended Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational Level 4 or
  Technical Matric – N3 (4 technical subjects + 2 official languages)

• Open Cast Blasting Certificate (Mandatory)

• Competent Person A certificate -Examine and make safe (MQA) certificate

• Minimum 2 years blasting in restricted areas and open cast mining

• Knowledge to calculate accessories and emulsion requirements per blast

• Knowledge of drilling, rig set up and operating

• Thorough knowledge of MHSA and understanding of Explosive Act requirements

• Valid code 8 driver’s license.

• Must be declared medically fit after medical examination.

Closing date: 31 August 2026