Operations Assistant – AECI Mining Explosives Botswana

2. Operations Assistant (1 year 6 months contract) – Jwaneng Debswana Mine

AECI Botswana (Pty) Ltd, an explosives and specialty chemicals company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in mining, manufacturing and agricultural sectors, has a vacancy at Jwaneng Debswana Mine.

Core Responsibilities

• SHEQ recognition and compliance
• Housekeeping duties for the Mobile Manufacturing Units (MMU’s) and plant as required by company procedures
• Adhering to all safety procedures as per the company rules and regulations
• MMU hose handling during charging
• On-bench explosives quality checks
• Be a spotter for the MMU both on and off the bench
• Assisting the MMU Operator with all the MMU operation related duties
• Housekeeping in and around the area of responsibility
• Loading and offloading of explosives at the magazines
• Assisting the maintenance team during MMU breakdowns, calibrations and services.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Requirements

• At least a Cambridge O’ Level/ BGCSE certificate or equivalent
• At least two years’ experience in a Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) Open Pit environment
• Valid Class B Driver’s licence
• 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 products is an added advantage
• Experience in open pit mining

AECI Botswana offers a competitive remuneration package with benefits associated with an established commercial explosives supplier.