Job Description

Blasting Management

• Supervise the operational blasting across TM by implementing and driving adherence to the weekly plan and established targets as well as monitoring the use, management, and maintenance of all blasting and associated equipment.
• Implement the blasting procedure, within the allocated shift, at TM by ensuring blocks are first appropriately cleaned, holes are drilled to the predetermined depth and width and are appropriately charged for blasting.
• Provide direct ‘on the ground’ supervision of the blasting operations which include resource and reserves management, for all mining related activities, equipment maintenance and utilisation.
• Maintain cost reduction initiatives within the function by implementing high quality blasting programmes ensuring all drilled holes are fit for purpose and the use of materials for blasting minimised.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the blasting team on a daily basis by providing guidance and enforcing adherence to blasting and operational targets as well as to ensure that safety meetings, safety declarations and risk assessments are done before blasting commences.
• Implement the allocated sustainable blasting practices across the Blasting function by optimising the use of materials and implementing the most effective D&B designs to produce a maximum yield of reef and ore.
• Enforce comprehensive safety management protocols, in relation to the blasting functions operating requirements of the equipment, by upskilling the team members and ensuring total compliance to policies to reduce risk and minimise injuries or death on duty and driving the longevity of the drilling equipment.
• Manage shift reporting by compiling and submitting data based on monitored metrics (blasting and tons produced) identifying areas for improvement and recommending steps for possible improvements.
• Inspect the blasting site for any blast misfires and cracks and provide reports on daily operating effectiveness and tracking towards the daily plan ensuring targets are met

Health and Safety

• Enforce regulatory frameworks and company COP guidelines in relation to Health and Safety by continuously updating all relevant policies and procedures as required and ensuring that they are appropriately communicated with the staff.
• Regularly engage with staff by running regular meetings ensuring all SHEQ policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards related to blasting operations.
• Conform to the Mine Health and Safety Act guidelines in terms of safety by continuously updating blasting procedures ensuring that they are understood and implemented by all blasting staff.

Operational Management

• Implement processes and Operational procedures that are within the respective Department and allocated shift aimed at the enhancement of service delivery and overall productivity within the Department.
• Review geological data and surveys to determine optimal drilling and blasting strategies that maximise productivity and minimise environmental impact.
• Conduct a thorough initial risk assessment before blasting takes place by inspecting the blast zone and ensuring all safety and regulated requirements have been met before blasting takes place.

People Management

• Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the Department and, by extension, the organisation.
• Supervise the team according to TM’s leadership principles and values throughout the entire employee life cycle (performance management, reward etc) to ensure, inter alia, a high-performance culture.

Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or communicated with all relevant stakeholders, to manage expectations and timelines.
• Utilise opportunities presented to enhance the relationship between management, unions, and employees, and implement processes to maximise a collaborative working relationship.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NQF4).

Certifications:

• Blasting Certificate / Rock breaking equivalent MQA qualifications in Surface Mining.
• Competent “A” certificate.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Fire Fighting certificate.
• Production Foreman certificate/proof.

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years mining experience in open cast mining of which 2 years should be as a blaster.
• Experience as a Production foreman will be an added advantage.
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI.

Inherent requirements

Must be medically fit

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Please note that, in line with our Employment Equity requirements, preference will be given to designated positions.