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Drill and Blast Manager Jobs in Steelpoort at Ndalama Capital Mining

Drill & Blast Manager

Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo

Industry: Mining

Reference: Ref:NS/D.BM/26/01

Job Summary:

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead drilling and blasting activities in an open-pit environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee drilling and blasting operations to achieve production and fragmentation targets.
  • Manage drilling and blasting team, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Design and optimize blast patterns, timing, and explosive usage.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
  • Monitor blast results and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Control and manage the drilling and blasting budget.
  • Coordinate closely with geology, mining, and plant teams to align blasting with production requirements.
  • Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of explosives.
  • Prepare and submit reports on blasting performance, incidents, and operational metrics.

Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or related field.
  • Valid Surface Blasting Ticket.
  • 8-10 years’ experience in open-pit mining with strong focus on drilling and blasting.
  • Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Experience in chrome or similar hard-rock environments is advantageous.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Medical Certificate of Fitness required.

Key Competencies

  • Strong technical expertise in blast design and optimisation.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • High level of safety awareness and compliance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Effective planning, coordination, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.

Desired Skills:

  • Drill and blast management.
  • Blast design and optimisation.
  • Open pit mining operations.
  • Budget control and cost management.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary package with benefits.
  • Opportunity to grow within the Company and the mining sector.
  • Professional and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and supporting qualifications to: [email protected] Use the Reference on your subject line.

Closing date: 10/06/2026

Work Location: In person

Title: Drill and Blast Manager

Company: Ndalama Capital Mining

Location: Steelpoort

 

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