Job Tile: General Assistant – Permanent

Location: BME Gamsberg, Northern Cape, South Africa

Business Unit: Africa Operations – Opencast mining

Reports To:  Foreman (Operations)

About Us

BME, a global leader within the Omnia Group, provides innovative blasting solutions that support safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations. With decades of industry experience, we combine advanced technology, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of mining challenges to deliver measurable performance improvements. At BME, we are committed to excellence in safety, operational performance, and customer partnership. We are looking for individuals who are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in the mining industry.

As part of the Omnia Group, our people form part of an interconnected global, forward-thinking team that values impact, contribution and expertise. We are committed to investing in each person's growth through world-class exposure, cutting-edge innovations, and opportunities for professional development. Our values-driven culture is built on respect, a commitment to excellence, and doing the right thing. At Omnia, innovation meets purpose, creating an environment where your contributions can shape meaningful solutions for today and tomorrow.

Operating in 26 countries and distributing to over 40, we provide essential products and services across agriculture, mining, and chemicals. We are driven by a shared commitment to enhancing lives, empowering communities, and creating a greener, more sustainable future. Whether enabling food security by improving agricultural yields, driving economic growth with safer and more efficient mining solutions, or supporting industrial progress with environmentally responsible chemicals, our work impacts industries, transforms communities, and builds a healthier planet.

Together, we are creating solutions that enhance life, empower progress, and shape a greener future for generations to come.

Why This Role Matters (Purpose):

The purpose of this role is to assist the truck operator in collecting products from the silos and delivering them to the blasting face. The individual will be responsible for the housekeeping and maintenance of the vehicle, refilling area, and other work areas. All tasks and duties must be performed in compliance with statutory, legal, client, and BME requirements and standards, without any shortcuts.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Risk assessment and Safe work declarations to be done with the blaster at the place of work before entering workplace as per client requirements.
• Assist MMU with charging up blasting holes and filling up MMU with products.
• Assisting the blaster for preparing the blast / charge-up area by meeting all the statutory, legal, client and BME requirements/standards/prescriptions.
• Together with the Blaster, inspects the site to determine the target block and to plan the blasting process.
• Marks off the working area by erecting the prescribed barricading material as prescribed by the client.
• Required to map the holes to ensure that all the required holes correctly placed.
• Required to measure and check the depth of the holes, and to ensure that they are all correctly drilled within the prescribed parameters.
• In the event of detecting any deviations from prescriptions, responsible for behaving assertively and taking the necessary steps to rectify matters, e.g., by interacting and communicating to mine staff, drill contractor or the Foreman.
• On instruction from the Blaster, required to collect the correct accessories to carry out the blasting assignment successfully.
• Responsible to place all detonators and boosters at the collar of the hole to prepare for priming of the blast holes as per the blast plan issued by the mine.
• Responsible for priming the holes by carefully inserting detonators into boosters, attaching weigh-down material to the primer, and lower this primer in the hole under the supervision of the blaster.
• Any additional ad hoc duties must be completed within the specified timeframe

What You Will Bring:

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics
• Blasting assistance certificate

Experience:

• 1 year experience in blasting / mining environment
• 1 year blasting assistant experience

Key Competencies:

• Business Acumen - Essential
• Conflict Management - Essential
• Customer Focus - Essential
• Timely Decision Making - Essential
• Functional Technical Skills - Mastery
• Developing Direct Reports and Others - Strong Focus
• Innovation Management - Essential
• Meeting Deadlines - Essential
• Motivating Others - Essential
• Problem Solving - Essential
• Drive for Results - Essential

Why Join Omnia

Join an organisation where innovation, sustainability and purpose come together. Shape Health, Safety and Security strategy across a leading international business while contributing to a greener future.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Omnia is committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

Thank You for Your Interest

Thank you for your interest in joining Omnia. Every application is carefully reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we truly appreciate the time you've taken to apply and encourage you to keep an eye on future opportunities with us.