Job Title: Magazine Master – Permanent

Location: BME Tshipi, Northern Cape, South Africa

Business Unit: Southern Africa Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

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):

To ensure that all the prescribed duties are carried out in preparation for a blast, performing the blast and concluding post-blasting tasks, in line with all statutory, legal and BME SHERQ requirements. And to ensure that all excess accessories after the blast are recorded and to be destroyed according to the relevant mine standards at a place designated by the mine manager. 

What You Will Be Responsible For: 

• Ensures that the correct accessories necessary to carry out the blasting assignment are drawn from the magazine once the blast design / accessory order is received where applicable.

• Ensures that inspections of the vehicle are completed and that the pre-use checklist filled in prior to the use of the accessory transport vehicle.

• Ensures that all the tasks necessary for preparing the blast are carried out in accordance with statutory/legal/BME requirements, including priming, pumping and stemming, timing design, as well as all the SHERQ requirements.

• Approves the blasting after ensuring the safety of the area and that the all the required pre-blast procedures have been correctly carried out.

• Ensures that the required inspections are made.

• Responsible for declaring the area safe after the blast.

• Ensures that the necessary administration and reporting are completed.

• Supervises the work of Blasting Assistants and mixer-placer trucks.

• Deals with unacceptable behaviour.

• Escalates serious offences to Foreman.

• Allocates relevant housekeeping tasks to the blasting team and ensures completion thereon.

What You Will Bring:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with Maths
• Blasting Ticket (Mandatory)

Experience:

• 2 years' proven experience in blasting and/or blasting assistance.

• Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email)

• 3 years' proven experience within a mining and explosives environment.

Key Competencies:

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

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 wit