A large mining house in the Northern Cape is seeking a highly skilled Engineer: Blasting Operations to coordinate mining operations and ensure optimal, safe, and cost-effective recovery of iron ore. The role focuses on drilling and blasting excellence, asset optimisation, cost control, and strict adherence to SHERQ and statutory requirements.
Key Performance Areas
The successful incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Coordinating drilling and blasting operations in line with sound mining practices
Ensuring optimal production performance and ore recovery
Monitoring and improving asset performance and utilisation
Budget management and effective cost control
Managing and overseeing contractors
Ensuring full SHERQ compliance and statutory adherence
Driving high standards of work ethics, governance, and discipline
Supporting continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
Grade 12
National Diploma (NQF Level 6): Mining Engineering
Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competence (NQF Level 7)
Mining Blasting Certificate
Certificate of Competence: Programme in Blasting Engineering / Explosives Engineering
Postgraduate MBA / MBL / AMR Management or Leadership qualification will be advantageous
Experience Required
Minimum 3 years’ operational experience as a Mining Engineer
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a drilling and blasting specialist within a mining environment
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Computer & Systems Literacy:
MS Word, Excel, MS Project, JDE (Basic)
MS Access (Intermediate)
Database administration (SQL)
Technical & Specialist Knowledge:
Drill and blast design and management systems
Fleet management and control systems
Drill monitoring and navigation systems
Productivity analysis systems
Research and development methodologies
Core Competencies:
Strong management and leadership capability
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Commercial awareness and cost focus
Planning, organising, and execution excellence
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement mindset
Sound statutory, SHERQ, policy, and procedure knowledge
Remuneration
Competitive Market Related Salary
Interested?
If you are ready to take ownership of blasting excellence within a high-performance mining operation, this opportunity is for you.