EXPLOSIVES HANDLER (GRADING B1)

 Qualifying Criteria :

• Grade 11 or equivalent ABET Level
• MQA Competency B Certificate
• Blasting Assistant certificate
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Fluency in any of the 11 Official languages
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Must be deadline-driven with the ability to work under pressure
• Must have experience working underground
• Applicant must possess written and verbal communication skills
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record
• Must be declared medically fit by our Occupational Health Centre.

 Responsibilities :

• Work a rotation of shifts
• Perform all the duties safely as trained by our training centre
• Be observant of the condition of equipment and materials used to ensure company standards are met   
• Promptly report any possible problems that may cause work obstruction
• Charge shot holes with primed explosives (V2)
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of blasting products and their usage in an underground hardrock environment (V2)
• Time a blasting round circuit on a face where conventional fuses are used
• Time a blasting round or circuit on a fae where electric/electronic delay detonators are used
• Time a blasting round or circuit on a face where shock tubes are used
• Must be able to determine the cleanliness of the workplace and adhere to housekeeping standards and procedures   
• Comply with proper Health and Safety policies and procedures as required (i.e. when performing various duties underground)
• Perform any related duties as may be required from time to time by a supervisor
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”