CLIENT in the MINING INDUSTRY requires the services of a Drilling & Blasting Manager at their plant in the NORTHWEST area as soon as possible
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or related
- Surface Blasting Ticket required
- Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in open pit mining, strong
focus on drilling and blasting
- At least 5 years in a supervisory or management role
- Proven experience in contractor management
- Experience in chrome or similar hard rock environments will be advantageous
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Strong technical expertise in blast design and optimisation
- Excellent leadership and contractor management skills
- High level of safety awareness and compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Effective planning, coordination, and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee drilling and blasting activities to achieve production and fragmentation targets
- Manage drilling and blasting contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts
- Design and optimise blast patterns, timing and explosive usage
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental and legal requirements
- Monitor blast results and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Control and manage the drilling and blasting budget
- Coordinate closely with geology, mining, and plant teams to align blasting with production requirements
- Ensure proper handling, storage and usage of explosives
- Submit reports on blasting performance, incidents and operational metrics
