* Develop, review and implement best practice for all drilling and blasting activities with a critical focus on blast optimization.
* Control and management of the operating budget.
* Monitor and report on daily performance and monthly progress.
* Control and management of all drilling and blasting activities including Explosives Magazine.
* Management of drilling and blasting consumables including stock control.
* Design and interpretation of blast designs and tie-in plans, effective communication/implementation in the field.
* Direct and oversee blast optimization with a specific focus on fragmentation improvement on the "mine to mill" concepts
* Assist in training and upgrading the national workforce through successful skills transfer.
* Implement a program of ongoing training and development so as to affect skills and technology transfer for successful succession planning.
* Implement employee performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance.
* Demonstrate high level of communication with the Mining Operations personnel, Processing personnel, Geology personnel and other departments.
* Interface with mine, corporate and community stakeholders to ensure successful and safe drilling and blasting operations.
* Ensure that activities are carried out in strict conformance with all company policies inclusive of cultural, social, safety and environment.
* Proactively promote a positive Site safety and environmental management culture.
* Achieve the mine operational drilling plan in compliance with the blast planning ensuring enough materials for the loading activity
* Perform any other duties assigned by management

* Demonstrated knowledge of Blast Design and Initiation software
* Prior experience in Explosives Magazine control and management
* Demonstrated people leadership and ability to training and transfer skills

* Understanding of blast hole drill rigs mode of operation, operating environments and consumables management

* A valid Driver's License.
* A valid Blasting Certificate.