Mining Administrator Magazine Master at Samancor Chrome

Purpose of the Job:

• The Magazine Master will support and liaise constantly with the Explosives Specialist to ensure the execution and alignment of legislation, policies and procedures regarding all aspects of explosives at operations. Comply with Explosives Act and Regulations.

Job Responsibilities:
Recommend:

• Explosives and Control systems, objectives and targets
• Explosives audit protocols and standards
• Proceedings regarding the outcome of case investigations

Agree:

• Audits and inspections as well as PTOs for the operation

Input:

• Investigations
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Decide:

• Ongoing site-specific adaptation and revision of codes of practice, controls and systems 
• Control of any civil or construction blasting to be conducted on site 

Execute:

• Submit reports for the operation to the Explosives Specialist
• Independent review of serious incidents and accidents
• Audits and investigations.
• Facilitate the effective provision of technical training and coaching to support the elimination of identified barriers regarding explosives management and control, 
• Ensure correct and safe transport, storage, handling and destruction of explosives, 
• Provide training and coaching to explosives receivers and handlers, 
• Oversee the effective provision of training and coaching to external clients regarding the identification and safe handling of explosives, 
• Compliance inspections and planned task observations regarding: 
• Transport, Storage, Conveyance, application and destruction of explosives
• Documents and logbooks. 
• Ensuring the daily destruction of old and excess explosives found on surface, 
• Conduct searches for unsecured/abandoned explosives, 
• Conduct explosives related accident/incidents investigation, 
• Ensure statutory compliance

DIRECT REPORTS:

• Clerk / Destruction Blasters / Assistant Magazine Masters / Explosives Driver
• Functional guidance
• Coordinating efforts
• Planning operations
• Sharing resources
• Problem solving
• Management information
• Performance management

KEY PEER RELATIONSHIPS:

• Chief Safety Officer – Legal Compliance
• Seek expert advice

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Local Inspector of Explosives / Legislative bodies
• Accompany on regular visits
• Required approvals
• Required licensing
• Maintain good relations
• Unions and Associations
• Maintain good relations
• Manufacturers/suppliers/contractors
• Monitor legal compliance and optimise product and systems performance
• Seek expert advice

KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implementation and maintenance of Explosives Control Systems
• Continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and
Experience:

• Grade 12
• Magazine Master Certificate or obtain within 3 months of appointment
• Blasting Ticket/Rock Breaker’s certificate of competence 
• CIE Inspector of Explosives Appointment
• Drivers License Code B
• SAPS Criminal Record Clearance
• Shift Supervisor Certificate

Advantageous: 

• Any previous CIE experience and training
• Certificate/diploma in Explosives management or Blasting Technology

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years Shift Boss experience
• 2 years’ experience in explosives application, management and control
• Risk Assessment Techniques

Closing Date 30 March 2023