{"id":8120,"date":"2026-06-05T18:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/blaster\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:02:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:02:42","slug":"blaster","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/blaster\/","title":{"rendered":"BLASTER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To supervise and safely perform blasting activities under the direction of the Field Services Superintendent.<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>\nKey Responsibilities<br \/>\nRequirements<br \/>\nHow to Apply<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary<\/p>\n<p>Type: full-time<br \/>\nLocation: Gaborone<br \/>\nCategory: Mining<br \/>\nClosing Date: 2026-06-14<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Safely carry out blasting operations<br \/>\nSupervise the Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) blasting operations team<br \/>\nEnforce controlled blasting at all times<br \/>\nSupervise explosives handling during transportation to and from the bench and also during charging<br \/>\nImplementation of blast designs, charging plans and timing plans<br \/>\nBlasting operations Legal appointment<br \/>\nImplement the company and client\u2019s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards<br \/>\nEnforcement of the regulatory and statutory compliance<br \/>\nAssist with compilation of explosives returns and explosives inventory reconciliation<br \/>\nImplementation and enforcement of governance, policies and procedures.<br \/>\nEnsure that all the blasts are monitored for improved results<br \/>\nSafe keeping of the blasting tools and equipment<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>At least a Cambridge O\u2019 Level\/ BGCE certificate or equivalent<br \/>\nAt least 6 years\u2019 experience in a Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) Open Pit environment, at least three (3) of which were at a Blaster Level<br \/>\nBe in possession of valid driver\u2019s License<br \/>\nBe in possession of a valid Open Pit Blasting Licence<br \/>\nBe a Botswana Citizen<br \/>\nMust be fluent in both Setswana and English<br \/>\nKnowledge of and experience in AECI electronic blasting products is an added advantage<br \/>\nBlasting technical knowledge<br \/>\nGood understanding of the Explosives Act and, the Mines, Works, Quarries and Machinery Act (MQWM) and other relevant legislative requirements<br \/>\nPunctual<br \/>\nEthical<br \/>\nTeam player<br \/>\nAssertiveness<br \/>\nConflict management skills<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply<br \/>\nTo apply, please visit: jobs.aeciworld.com<br \/>\nREF Code: 1542<br \/>\nAbout the CompanyAECI Botswana operates as a vital contributor to the nation&#8217;s industrial landscape, providing essential products and services primarily to the robust mining sector. 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