BME is the leading supplier of explosives to the South African open pit mining and quarrying industry. It offers ground breaking solutions to all its customers and has operations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mali, Swaziland, Mauritania, Malawi, Senegal and Zambia. It also trades into Mozambique and the DRC.
BME strives to remain at the forefront of technology by regularly participating in the research and trials of new blasting techniques and products, as well as attending and participating at technical conferences worldwide. BME continues to commercialise the new generation of electronic detonator as well as developing alternative products for the industry.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Grade 12 ( Maths)
Code 08 / Code B Licence (desirable)
Magazine Master Ticket (desirable)
Previous experience in blasting / mining environment
2 years blasting assistant experience

COMPETENCIES
Customer Focused
Attention to detail
Numeric skills
Assertive
Able to take control
Systematic
Planning and Organising
Following Instructions and Procedures
Deciding and Initiating Action
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Applying Expertise and Technology
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Adhering to Principles and Values
Safety and Quality Conscience
Flexible
Reliable
Team work
Communication

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Assist the blaster for preparing the blast / charge-up area by meeting all the statutory, legal and BME requirements/standards/prescriptions
inspects the site to determine the target block and to plan the blasting process with the blaster
Assist the blaster by Marking off the block by erecting the prescribed perimeter tape
Map the holes to ensure that all the required holes correctly placed
Assist the blaster to measure and check the depth of the holes, and to ensure that they are all correctly drilled within the prescribed parameters
Report any deviations to the blaster immediately
Collect the required correct accessories to carry out the blasting assignment successfully as requested by the blaster
Carrying out the required controls by completing the pre-use checklist to ensure roadworthiness of vehicle prior to using the blasting vehicle
Place all detonators and boosters at the collar of the hole to prepare for priming of the blast holes
Prime the holes by carefully inserting boosters and detonators in the hole under the supervision of the blaster
Ensure that Detonator is anchored at the collar of the hole
Ensure that holes are pumped with explosive to the right level in the hole by assisting in re-checking the stemming with measuring tape or twine
Ensure correct stemming material is placed in the hole
Assist the blaster by connecting the
Assist the blaster with clearance procedure
Ensure good housekeeping and around the area of the blast area
Ensure good housekeeping pg the blasting vehicles and blasting equipment
Responsible for good site housekeeping
Ensure all SHERQ requirements are met