Blasting Operations Manager (Mining - Hard Rock) at Bilnor Staffing Solutions

• Bilnor Staffing Solutions client in the mining sector is looking for a BLASTING OPERATIONS MANAGER to join their team.  
• The position will be based between Middelburg, Steelpoort, Rustenburg and Thabazimbi - to be discussed at interview.

Candidates should be willing to travel to these provinces

*South African Citizens will be preferred**
REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in opencast mining, with at least 5 years in a blasting supervisory or management role.
• Blasting Certificate for Surface Mines
• Strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office and production reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical assessment.

GENERAL DUTIES:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement, and oversee blasting plans aligned with production targets and mine design.
• Manage and supervise all blasting personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and legal requirements regarding explosives handling and blasting operations.
• Monitor and optimize blast performance, including fragmentation analysis and vibration monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records of explosives usage, blast patterns, and associated documentation for audits and regulatory purposes.
• Control budgets and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
• Represent the company in site meetings and report progress against agreed targets.
• Ensure client requirements are met within contractual obligations.