Drill & Blast Supervisor

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Communicating information to the team online up meetings regarding safety issues, targets, quality, drilling best practices and costs.
• Communicating and sharing drill and blast performance.
• Advising on required drilling and blast parameters (air pressure, feed pressure and rotation pressure, effective GET, explosive densities and VOD).
• Recording all specified inspections required by the Minerals Act.
• Submitting all checklists or formal controls required for the operation of hazardous machinery and equipment.
• Developing drilling risk assessments, drilling procedures, check lists, drilling reports and drilling checklists.
• Recording all specified inspections required by the Minerals Act.
• Completing and presenting quality performance (individual performance and blast performance.
• Obtaining and communicating operational statistics to the production teams i.e. (Production, Safety, Attendance, Efficiencies, Zero Tolerance compliance.
• Communicating relevant information about production achievements and /or production delays to the relevant parties.
• Assisting during breakdowns or emergencies and co-ordinating support from other disciplines.
• Encouraging co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and operational personnel.
• Monitoring material usage and ensuring that the use of reclaimed material is optimised.
• Engaging expertise in problem solving beyond the scope of work in the area responsibility.
• Co-ordinating the activities of the haulage servicemen allocated to the area.
• Ensuring continuous improvement.
• Drill and blast quality assurance and performance.
• Ensuring accurate technical data and daily check on drilling management systems.
• Analysing drilling performance data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Compiling accurate shift report and analyse to interpret trends.
• Checking shifts, operator, and rig performance.
• Execute delivery the sustainability activities as relevant to discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time.
• Implement management processes for employee & contractor management within work area.
• Provide direct development coaching and appropriate feedback to individuals and teams

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Drilling Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths & Science
• Valid Blasting Assistant Certificate
• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or similar related engineering Advantageous
• Shift Supervisor Certificate will be advantageous
• Blasting Certificate will be advantageous

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• 3 years Open Pit experience of which one year should be drilling and blasting experience.
• Knowledge of Ground Equipment Tools (GET)
• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
• Operating model principles with a focus on Work Management
• Theory on effective drill set up and drilling techniques
• A valid driver’s license.
• Computer Literacy

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 19 June 2026