Blaster

Purpose of the Job To supervise and safely perform blasting activities under the direction of the Field Services Superintendent. Contract type : Fixed Term Contract Cotract Length : 2 year 3 months contract Loaction : Motheo Copper Mine Roles and Responsibilities Safely carry out blasting operations Supervise the Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) blasting operations team Enforce controlled blasting at all times Supervise explosives handling during transportation to and from the bench and also during charging Implementation of blast designs, charging plans and timing plans Blasting operations Legal appointment Implement the company and client’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards Enforcement of the regulatory and statutory compliance Assist with compilation of explosives returns and explosives inventory reconciliation Implementation and enforcement of governance, policies and procedures.

Ensure that all the blasts are monitored for improved results Safe keeping of the blasting tools and equipment Key Competencies Punctual Ethical Team player Assertiveness Conflict management skills Qualifications and Experience At least a Cambridge O’ Level/ BGCE certificate or equivalent At least 6 years’ experience in a Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) Open Pit environment, at least three (3) of which were at a Blaster Level Be in possession of valid driver’s License Be in possession of a valid Open Pit Blasting Licence Be a Botswana Citizen Must be fluent in both Setswana and English Knowledge of and experience in AECI electronic blasting products is an added advantage Blasting technical knowledge Good understanding of the Explosives Act and, the Mines, Works, Quarries and Machinery Act (MQWM) and other relevant legislative requirements AECI respects your right to privacy.

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