Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Blasting Assistant (1 Post)

About Us

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited. Located in the Limpopo Province, approximately 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, the mine is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

Reporting Structure

The successful applicant will report to the Miner or nominee.

Minimum Educational Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• 1 year practical underground mining experience (e.g., Pump Attendant, PTW Attendant, Belt Attendant, Rock Breaker).
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as Blasting Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the face before drilling; transport explosives; charge rounds prior to blasting.
• Maintain a safe work area and good housekeeping; conduct early examinations; water down after blasting; examine the face; wash sockets; clean the face with a shovel; demarcate geological features; assist with measurements and direction lines; treat misfires under supervision; adhere to operating procedures.
• Receive explosives orders from the Miner; hand in at the Magazine; receive explosives; transport to the section.
• Dislodge drill holes; charge with explosives; time blasts; assist with connecting the blast.
• Adhere to current operating procedures.

Selection Process

Selection follows the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. Candidates aligning with the company values are considered. Appointment is on Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, requiring medical fitness certification per Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996.

Equal Opportunity

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, considering Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

Application Requirements

Certified qualifications, certificates, and licences must be attached to the application. Shortlisted candidates will authenticate CV information. Psychometric and other relevant assessments may be required. Criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

Important Notes

Applications failing to provide required information or proof of qualifications will not be considered. No late or unsolicited applications are accepted. No recruitment agency CVs are accepted.

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