Company Description
We have an exciting position for a
Blasting Assistant to support drillers and explosives personnel by providing necessary equipment, handling explosive charges, and maintaining cleanliness in work areas.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description
As
Blasting Assistant, you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Safety, Health, and Environment
- Adhere to all safety and health standards and continuously promote good housekeeping.
- Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
- Performance and Delivery
- Blasting Assistance:
- Assist extraction craft workers such as earth drillers and operators to ensure successful blasting operations compliance with the necessary procedures, specifications, requirements, and timeframe whilst seeking to prevent injuries or damage to assets.
- Inspect the blasting area and signal workers to clear the area to prevent injuries and damage to assets and ensure that operations occur safely within prescribed processes, procedures, and standards.
- Equipment Maintenance:
- Conduct the necessary repairs and maintenance of automotive and drilling equipment to ensure availability.
- Observed and monitored equipment operations during and after extraction to identify problems and initiate the necessary action to prevent equipment damage.
- Operate auxiliary equipment to assist when required.
- Materials Transportation:
- Arrange and prepare the materials required for blasting operations and drive, manoeuvre and navigate moving / mechanised equipment and vehicles to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
- Unload materials, devices and machine parts into sound holes or equipment using hand tools to assist in the necessary blasting preparations.
- Assistance:
- Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.
This role is in the Mining (MIN) at a Band P6 level reporting to the Shift Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Grade 12/ N3
- Competency A: an introduction to understanding safe declarations from Miners/Blasters (Preferred)
- SA Driver’s License Code B
Experience
- Possess the necessary proficiency to be trained to operate auxiliary equipment. This aligns with the career path and succession planning goals of the Drill & Blast department.
- Knowledge of Safety standards.
- Understanding blasting procedures.
- Familiarity with equipment maintenance practices.
Additional Information
What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
