Blasting Assistant Trainee – No Experience Required

Company: Omnia

Location: Mogalakwena, Limpopo

Job Type: General Work

Posted: 8 (Open until filled)

About the Program

Omnia, together with BME & Valterra Platinum Mine, is launching a community skills development initiative to support unemployed and out‑of‑school youth in the Mogalakwena Municipality. The program focuses on safety, skills, and employability in the mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and prepare safe‑work declarations with the blaster before entering the site.
• Assist the blaster in preparing the blast area, ensuring all statutory, legal, client, and BME requirements are met.
• Inspect the site with the blaster to identify the target block and plan the blasting process.
• Mark off the working area by erecting prescribed barricades as required by the client.
• Map the blast holes accurately and verify their correct placement.
• Measure and check hole depth to confirm they fall within prescribed parameters.
• Identify any deviations from plans, communicate with mine staff or contractors, and take corrective action.
• Collect necessary accessories and support the blaster in drilling tasks.
• Place detonators and boosters at the collar of each hole, preparing for priming.
• Prime the holes by inserting detonators into boosters, attaching weigh‑down material, and lowering the primer into the hole under supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Matric certificate with minimum 40% in English, Mathematics, and Physical Science.
• No prior experience needed.

Competencies & Requirements

• English language: speak, read, and write fluently.
• No criminal record.
• No illegal drug or substance abuse.
• Medically fit for the duties.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit Omnia Recruitment Portal.