Key Responsibilities 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) 

• Ensure strict compliance and SHEQ policies, procedures and regulations  

• Conduct shift safety briefings, inspections, and risk assessments. 

• Enforce explosives safety standards and operational risk controls. 

• Lead incident investigations, PTOs, and hazard identification processes. 

Operational Supervision and Execution  

• Supervise and coordinate all drill and blast QAQC activities during the shift. 

• Ensure drilled holes meet design requirements (depth, spacing, angle, and deviation). 

• Oversee dipping, redrill identification, and blast readiness processes. 

• Monitor explosive loading, density control, and stemming quality. 

• Ensure accurate execution of blast designs and proper use of systems (Blast IQ).

Quality Assurance and Quality Control 

• Ensure adherence to QAQC protocols for drilling, charging, and blasting. 

• Validate stemming height, material quality, and confinement standards. 

• Monitor Powder Factor compliance and explosive performance. 

• Review blast outcomes including fragmentation and identify deviations. 

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of explosives and consumables. 

Performance Monitoring and Optimization  

• Track and report shift performance against production and quality targets. 

• Conduct post-blast evaluations and identify improvement opportunities. 

• Support implementation of optimization initiatives from the Coordinator. 

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within QAQC systems and databases. 

Team Leadership and Coordination 

• Supervise Area Supervisors and QAQC teams to ensure efficient execution. 

• Allocate resources effectively in line with production targets. 

• Provide coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training to improve team capability. 

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to operational standards. 

Stakeholder Coordination  

• Liaise with Drilling, Blasting, MTS and contractors’ teams 

• Ensure alignment between design, execution, and production objectives. 

• Support contractor management and ensure compliance with QAQC standards. 

Continuous Improvement  

• Drive root-cause analysis of drilling and blasting issues. 

• Contribute to development and improvement of QAQC procedures. 

• Encourage innovation and best practices in drill and blast operations.

Qualifications 

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate or equivalent 

• Degree in Mining Engineering or Equivalent 

• ZAQA Verifications

• Supervisory Certificate will be additional advantage  

• Blasting License holder 

• First Aid certificate holder 

• Valid Driver’s License  

Experience 

• Minimum 4 - 5 years’ experience in an open pit mining environment with at least 2 year in a supervisory or leadership role. 

• Proven technical expertise in drill patterns, explosives handling, blast design, and blast optimization. 

• Strong understanding of mining QAQC protocols and quality standards.  

• Effective communication and people skills 

• Competent in basic computer use and mining-related software systems.