Explosives Officer
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Job Location:
Mokopane - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Explosives management
- Order receive and issue explosives monitor stock levels against projected needs and verify materials meet the minimum safety and technical standards.
- Coordinate supervise and monitor all activities at the magazines and silos.
- Submit reports on the operation to the Explosives Coordinator
- Conduct explosives related accident/incidents investigation.
- Independent review of serious incidents and accidents
- Audits and investigations.
- Facilitate the effective provision of technical training and coaching to support the elimination of identified barriers regarding explosives management and control.
- Ensure correct and safe transport storage handling and destruction of explosives.
- Provide training and coaching to explosives receivers and handlers.
- Oversee the effective provision of training and coaching to external clients regarding the identification and safe handling of explosives.
- Compliance inspections and planned task observations regarding:
- Transport Storage Conveyance application and destruction of explosives
- Documents and logbooks.
- Ensuring the daily destruction of old and excess explosives.
- Conduct searches for unsecured/abandoned explosives.
- Ensure statutory compliance
This role is at a C5 level reporting to the Explosives Coordinator
Qualifications :
- Grade 12
- Magazine Master Certificate registered with Chief Inspector of Explosives (CIE)
- Drivers License Code C1 with PDP.
- SAPS Criminal Record Clearance.
- Blasting Ticket/Rock Breakers certificate of competence (Advantageous)
- Certificate/diploma in Explosives management or Blasting Engineering (Advantageous)
Experience and Technical Knowledge
- 2 years experience in explosives application management and control
- Any previous CIE experience and training Advantageous
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation (Mine Health & Safety Act and Explosives Act)
- Presentation / Facilitation
- Observation
- Computer literate (MS Power point Word Excel Access and Projects)
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender-based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 20 November 2025
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
About Company
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