OPERATIONS ASSISTANT – AECI Botswana (Pty) Ltd

VACANCY 

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 the following vacancy

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT – MOTHEO COPPER MINE (3 YEAR 4 MONTHS CONTRACT)

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 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 off-loading of explosives at the magazines
– Assisting the maintenance team during MMU breakdowns, calibrations and services

Qualifications

, Experience and Skills Requirements
The incumbent should have the following:
– At least a Cambridge ‘O Level’ BGCE 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