Employer: BME (a division of Omnia)
Company: Omnia Group – BME Division
Job Title: General Assistant
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Reference Number: OMN260526-5
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Khumani King, Northern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 02 June 2026
Salary
Salary details not specified in the advertisement.
Job Overview
BME, a division of Omnia, is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious General Assistant to support blasting operations at the Khumani King site.
The successful candidate will assist the truck operator and blasting team in transporting products, preparing blast sites, and ensuring all operations are carried out safely and in compliance with statutory, legal, client, and company standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, physical fitness, and strict adherence to safety procedures in a mining environment.
Key Responsibilities
Blasting Support Operations
Assist the MMU with charging blasting holes and loading products.
Support the blaster in preparing the blast or charge-up area according to all required standards and procedures.
Assist in placing detonators, boosters, and priming of blast holes under supervision.
Collect required blasting accessories as instructed by the blaster.
Site Preparation & Safety Compliance
Conduct risk assessments and safe work declarations with the blaster before entering the work area.
Assist in marking off working areas using prescribed barricading materials.
Inspect the site with the blaster to identify target blocks and plan blasting operations.
Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, client, and company safety requirements at all times.
Drilling & Measurement Assistance
Assist in mapping blast holes to ensure correct placement.
Measure and verify hole depth and drilling accuracy.
Identify deviations from prescribed standards and report or escalate issues to relevant mine personnel or foreman.
Equipment & Material Handling
Handle blasting materials and accessories safely and responsibly.
Ensure proper preparation and placement of materials required for blasting operations.
General Duties
Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of work areas, refilling zones, and vehicle areas.
Perform additional ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisors.
Ensure all tasks are completed within required timeframes.
Minimum Requirements
Essential Requirements
Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics.
At least 1 year experience in a blasting or mining environment.
1 year experience as a blasting assistant.
Advantageous Requirements
Code B or EC driver’s licence (preferred).
Competent A & Blasting Assistant Certificate (MQA) (preferred).
Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail
Numerical and measurement accuracy
Safety awareness and compliance
Problem-solving ability
Communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow strict procedures
Teamwork and cooperation
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Report writing ability
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Job Competencies
Business Acumen (Essential)
Conflict Management (Essential)
Customer Focus (Essential)
Timely Decision Making (Essential)
Functional Technical Skills (Mastery)
Developing Others (Strong Focus)
Innovation Management (Essential)
Meeting Deadlines (Essential)
Motivating Others (Essential)
Problem Solving (Essential)
Drive for Results (Essential)
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