Blasting Attendant

Location: 

BW

Pillar:  AECI Mining
Pay Grade:  A
Date Closing:  Jul 26, 2026

  1. REPORTING LINE

The Blasting Attendant will report to the Senior Technical Officer, and based at Jwaneng Debswana Mine Site.

 

  1. CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for performing blast preparation activities and other general duties as directed.

 

  1. SCOPE AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The core responsibilities and accountabilities include:

  • SHEQ recognition and compliance
  • On-the-bench blast preparation and explosives quality check duties
  • Loading and off-loading of explosives at the magazines and on-bench
  • Housekeeping duties for the plant, explosives magazines and vehicles as required by company procedures
  • Adhering to all safety procedures as per the company rules and regulations
  • Assisting the Blaster with all the blasting operations duties
  • Blast pattern demarcation
  • Housekeeping on-bench, in explosives vehicles and in and around the magazines
  • Safe keeping of blasting equipment and tools

 

  1. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Punctual
  • Ethical
  • Team player
  • Living the AECI Values

 

  1. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The incumbent should have at least the following:

  • At least a Cambridge O’ Level/ BGCE certificate or equivalent
  • At least two years’ experience in a Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) Open Pit environment
  • Valid Class B Driver’s License
  • Possession of Class C Driver’s Licence is an added advantage
  • Valid Open Pit Blasting Licence
  • Botswana Citizen
  • Must be fluent in both Setswana and English
  • Knowledge of and experience in AECI

 

 

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Requisition ID:  1739