Dwarsrivier: Blasting Assistant

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Job Position: Blasting Assistant

Location: Burgersfort, Limpopo

Closing Date: 08 September 2025

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Miner or nominee.

Requirements

  • Grade 10 /Standard 8 Certificate.
  • Blasting Assistant Certificate.
  • EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):
    • 1 year practical underground mining experience e.g. Pump Attendant/ PTW/ Belt Attendant/ Rock breaker.
    • Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as Blasting Assistant.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ensure involvement with face preparation before drilling a face.
  • Preparation and transportation of explosives.
  • Responsible for charging up the round prior to blasting.
    Create a safe work area and good housekeeping.
  • Conduct early examination. Water down after blasting.
  • Examine the face.
  • Wash sockets. Clean the face with a shovel.
  • Demarcate the geological features.
  • Assist with measurements and direction lines.
  • Treating of misfires under supervision.
  • Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.
  • Ensure receipt of explosives order from Miner, hand in at Magazine, receive explosives and transport to section.
  • Dislodging of the drill holes and charging up with explosives.
  • Timing and assistance with connecting of blast.
  • Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.

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