Job Description

Overview

To administer and safeguard the stocks in the magazine as per legal and client requirements. Delivery of explosives to the blasting face and the checks of all old explosive's boxes on a daily basis and to assist the blaster with the preparation of blast blocks.

Qualifications

Certified as Magazine Master with CIE

Advantageous Requirements:

Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email) Blasting Assistant Certificate (MQA) Competent A Certificate - MQA (Desirable)

Experience

2 years blasting assistant experience Supervisory experience Transportation and storage of blasting accessories / explosives Drivers Licence for applicable explosives vehicle Valid Police Clearance certificate

Duties

Receives finished blasting accessories / explosives from the plant as well as other orders placed by the Explosives Coordinator. Ensures that explosives are off-loaded and packed in the magazine in an orderly, secure and safe manner. Checks received blasting accessories / explosives against the delivery note and signs it. Books the newly arrived load into the Register Book. Verifies the physical delivery with the driver. Informs the Explosives Coordinator for further action when discrepancies are detected. Receives Schedule of Orders from the Scheduling Coordinator. Checks that the Continuous Transport Permit (CTP) corresponds to the order. Completes the pre-issue checklist to make sure that the vehicle and driver comply with all prescriptions, prior to loading of the order. Requests the driver to rectify the matter or otherwise contacts the Explosives Coordinator for higher level action in the event of non-compliance. Signs and files the checklist in the event of compliance. Ensures that the order is moved from the magazine, loaded and stacked on to the accessories transport vehicle in and orderly and safe manner. Makes out a Delivery Note / Requisition for the order and hands over a copy to the driver and a copy to the Administrator.

Job Competencies

Business Acumen Conflict Management Customer Focus Timely Decision Making Functional Technical Skills Developing Direct Reports and Others Innovation Management Meeting Deadlines Motivating Others Problem Solving Drive for Results

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