Blasting Assistant

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited. Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore. The successful applicant will report to the Miner or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 /Standard 8 Certificate.
• Blasting Assistant Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 1 year practical underground mining experience e.g. Pump Attendant/ PTW/ Belt Attendant/ Rock breaker.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as Blasting Assistant.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Ensure involvement with face preparation before drilling a face. Preparation and transportation of explosives. Responsible for charging up the round prior to blasting.
• Create a safe work area and good housekeeping. Conduct early examination. Water down after blasting. Examine the face. Wash sockets. Clean the face with a shovel. Demarcate the geological features. Assist with measurements and direction lines. Treating of misfires under supervision. Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.
• Ensure receipt of explosives order from Miner, hand in at Magazine, receive explosives and transport to section.
• Dislodging of the drill holes and charging up with explosives. Timing and assistance with connecting of blast.
• Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individuals fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Companys Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives. CVs may be submitted to: Dwarsrivier Recruitment through the link https://dwarsriviermine.simplify.hr/. All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their C.V.s. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate. If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered. No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency C.V.s will be accepted. POPIA DISCLAIMER: By sending your CV to Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine for this advertisement, you agree to the following:

• The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
• Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
• Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.

Note: Should you fail to provide relevant personal information requested during the Recruitment and Selection purpose for the position you have applied for, we may not be able to consider and process your application further.

Information :

• Company : Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd
• Position : Blasting Assistant
• Location : Burgersfort, Limpopo
• Country : ZA