Operations

Magazine Master

Omnia (Pty) LTD·Northern Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
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Role Overview

  • The purpose of this role is to administer and safeguard the stocks in the magazine as per legal and client requirements. Delivery of explosives to the blasting face and the checks of all old explosive's boxes on a daily basis and to assist the blaster with the preparation of blast blocks.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Certified as Magazine Master with CIE

Advantageous Requirements:

  • Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email)
  • Blasting Assistant Certificate (MQA)
  • Competent A Certificate - MQA (Desirable)

Experience

  • 2 years blasting assistant experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Transportation and storage of blasting accessories / explosives
  • Drivers Licence for applicable explosives vehicle
  • Valid Police Clearance certificate

Responsibilities

  • Receive finished blasting accessories / explosives from the plant as well as other orders placed by the Explosives Coordinator.
  • Ensure that explosives are off-loaded and packed in the magazine in an orderly, secure and safe manner.
  • Check received blasting accessories / explosives against the delivery note and signs it.
  • Book the newly arrived load into the Register Book.
  • Verifie the physical delivery with the driver.
  • Inform the Explosives Coordinator for further action when discrepancies are detected.
  • Receive Schedule of Orders from the Scheduling Coordinator.
  • Check that the Continuous Transport Permit (CTP) corresponds to the order.
  • Complete the pre-issue checklist to make sure that the vehicle and driver comply with all prescriptions, prior to loading of the order.
  • Request the driver to rectify the matter or otherwise contacts the Explosives Coordinator for higher level action in the event of non-compliance.
  • Signs and files the checklist in the event of compliance.
  • Ensure that the order is moved from the magazine, loaded and stacked on to the accessories transport vehicle in and orderly and safe manner.
  • Creation of Delivery Note / Requisition for the order and hands over a copy to the driver and a copy to the Administrator.

Job 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
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At a glance

Company

Omnia (Pty) LTD

Location

Northern Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 6, 2026

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