Technical Officer

Providing technical expertise and value adding blasting services to customers to support company's strategic thrust into value added premium markets.

• Competent operation of technical blasting tools
• Interpretation of blast design data for safe and efficient blasting
• Communication of blast design data to supervisor/customer/subcontractor
• Responsible for logistics of supply of explosives products for blasting operations at allocated sites
• Responsible for safe blasting process
• Extensive understanding of all the modules that make up the blasting competency program

• Blasting assessments on a weekly basis on the operators and assistants
• Monthly reports on the business, supply, delivery and usage of product
• Gathering information from various sources to determine the viability of the business
• The incumbent should use his initiative to extract information to provide management with information that could further assist them in management decisions

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner at company and customer sites
• Be prepared to halt operations when its unsafe.
• Identifies and analysis opportunities for value adding services to improve customer operations
• Interfacing with the technical projects team, accountable for all technical projects on site
• Deal with management at all levels in the organization
• Problem solving as well as decision making both in on bench conditions and customer enquiries are critical at all times

• Ensuring all contractor packs are up to date and compliant with mines requirements.

• Acting as a point of contact between staff, management, and external parties
• Supporting team projects and deadlines
• Handling confidential information professionally

• Minimum: At least 3 to 5 years relevant mining and blasting experience
• Experience using Intelishot electronic equipment
• Driver's license - Any driver's license from code B will be considered (Code B/C/E)
• Surface blasting certificate or ticket is essential
• Mechanical aptitude
• Advantageous: Diploma in Explosives Technology
• Be able to complete the AECI Explosives Engineers - must have completed Surface part of the course

• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Attention to detail
• problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Leadership/Management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Firm knowledge of surface blasting
• Sense of urgency
• Be able to work under pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills with all levels in the organisation
• Problem solving skills
• Accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible