BLASTING OPERATIONS MANAGER (Mining - Hard Rock)

Recruiter:

Bilnor Labour

Job Ref:

PTA000584/Roch

Date posted:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Location:

Thabazimbi, South Africa

Salary:

To be discussed

SUMMARY:
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**

POSITION INFO:
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.

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Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.
No Criminal Record.
Medically Fit.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you

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