Website Afrimat
Afrimat Limited is a leading black empowered open pit mining company providing industrial minerals and construction materials. Listed in the 'Construction & Building Materials' sector of the Main Board JSE Limited since 2006, Afrimat continues to expand its footprint into Africa. Afrimat supplie… read mores a broad range of construction materials and industrial minerals ranging from mining and aggregates, metallurgical dolomites, agricultural lime, concrete products (bricks, blocks and pavers) to readymix. Further, Afrimat has established a strong foothold in contracting services comprising drilling and blasting, mobile crushing and screening. frimat's consistently low staff turnover has resulted in a deep skills pool. Genuine transformation, starting with staff and management and extending to community upliftment, is integral to the group's sustainability. In addition, environmental conservation is a pivotal element of Afrimat's growth strategy. Vision To be the most respected construction materials and industrial minerals supplier in Africa. Tyger Valley Office Park No. 2 Corner Willie van Schoor Avenue and Old Oak Road Bellville
Minimum Qualification / Experience:
Diploma/Degree in Blasting/Mining or civil Engineering
DMRE Opencast Blasting Ticket.
MQA Surface Rock Breaking Certificate. 01/07/2009 to 31/05/2017
Minimum of 5-7 years’ drilling and blasting within the mining industry.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervising or management of a team role
Experience with the use of electronic and pyrotechnic initiation systems.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Planning and detailed execution of plans.
Safety driven, effective multi – tasking and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Proficient in Blast map III Blasting Software.
Able to multitask
Duties and responsibilities (not limited to)
Manage and handling day-to-day operations of the drilling and blasting on site
Develop and implementing Site-specific drilling and blasting plans
Blasting scheduling to ensure that workplace safety, explosives handling, storage, and transport protocols are adhered to.
Monitor and ensure quality control in drilling and blasting, assessing blast outcomes, fragmentation and environmental impact.
Preparing regular weekly and monthly reports.
Lead, mentor and train a team of drilling and blasting personal fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety
Assist the PM Department with recruitment, onboarding, payroll and Disciplinary actions
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and all records are in order.
Be willing to travel to other sites and operations.
Establishing sound relationships with all stakeholders
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