Blasting Assistant (Fixed term) at Dwarsrivier

About the position

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that unconditionally cares for its people. 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.

• Ensure involvement with face preparation before drilling a face. Preparation and transport 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. Treating of misfires under supervision.
• Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.
• Assist with measurements and direction lines.
• 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.

• Use and maintain PPE.

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.

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