Junior Blaster - Bronkhorstspruit at Canyon Coal

Skills & Qualifications

• Valid blasting certificate
• Grade 12
• Driver’s license code 10
• Be able to acquire medical certificate of fitness
• Knowledge of opencast mining
• Computer literacy (Excel and Word)
• Reading and writing in English

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities; similar to that of blaster
• Comply with appointments including regulations and Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Complete checklist.
• Pump water in the section.
• Offload explosives with blaster.
• Perform calculations.
• Charge up face.
• Act as a guard during blasting
• Good housekeeping.
• Participate in mine safety programme.
• Ordering of explosives.
• Ensuring the safety of the blasting bench.

Experience

• Previous relevant experience
• Experience in a mining environment is an added advantage.