Leading Diamond Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified Drill & Blast Engineer for their facility in Koffiefontein in the Free State Province.

Koffiefontein Mine JV is based in the town of Koffiefontein, located 100km from Kimberley and 136km from Bloemfontein.

Job Grade: DU

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position reports to the Mine Planning Manager and provides timely and professional technical support to the sublevel cave drill and blast section to ensure safe and optimized extraction of the ore body. The role will provide technical support including the planning, design, scheduling, extraction sequencing, modelling, analysis, process improvement, reconciliation and reporting.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

All planning, extraction sequencing, design and scheduling of sublevel cave ring drilling and blasting, utilising tools such as GEMCOM, Microstation and blast design software
Monitor and react to control the fragmentation and waste dilution within acceptable limits
Ring drilling, timing and blasting performance modelling, in-situ performance assessment and adjustment according to local and global cave and tunnel conditions in consultation with the Geotechnical Engineer
Implement and manage control systems to ensure drilling, timing and blasting
Drill and blast cost planning as well as reconciliation, monitoring and improvement of cost
Participate in compiling the Strategic Business Plan for the mine
Management of the Drill and Blast database
Maintain and improve safe work practices

Minimum Requirements:

Mine Overseers Certificate of Competency
At least seven years’ underground mining experience
Valid Driver’s License
Competent in Microsoft Office
The following will be an advantage (please clearly indicate on your CV):
Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Metalliferous Mines)
Tertiary Qualification – NHD, B.Tech, BSc or B (Eng) in Mining Engineering
Mass mining experience
Competency in GEMCOM/PCSLC/Ring design or Mine 24D
Working knowledge of specialist Drill and Blast design software

Other Skills/Competencies:

Managerial/supervisory experience
Technical design and analysis
Technical knowledge of mining operations
Planning, coordinating and prioritising
Analysing and interpretation of information
Applicable legal knowledge and understanding
Decision making ability in a fast changing environment