Explosives Engineer

Purpose of the job

• The incumbent has a key role as a direct link with the customer. 
• Quality measurement and records are maintained of all production activities on site and any technical requirements of the customer are acknowledged. 
• Charging, timing and blast results are recorded and a trend line versus a target is measured, analysed and any recommendations are captured to assist in providing constructive feedback to help improve the cost effectiveness at the customer operations.

Functional Outputs

• Continuously monitor and provide feedback to the relevant Regional Manager on market intelligence, which form the base of identifying key strategic issues facing customer portfolios
• Compile and maintain Key Account Management Plans (KAMP) through the use of the Sales Process consistent with the strategy and objectives
• Differentiate the companys’ service and products by identifying and implementing value adding activities beneficial to all customers (including non-business customers
• Set and implement KAMPs t ensure achievement of the market and sales objectives
• Establish long term relationships with key decision makers and influencers on individual mines
• Provide excellent service on all aspects of explosive and accessory products and their uses, including auditing of product application and performance underground and giving recommendations to correct deficiencies. 
• Complaints from customers to be handled swiftly and competently to their satisfaction
• Determine and prepare the product sales budget, and in conjuction with the Regional Manager decide the appropriate product mix to achieve maximum trading product, market share and other business parameters. Achievement to be measured by means of the balance scoreboard and market share
• Compile annual operating cost budget and submit to Regional Manager for approval. 
• Monitors costs on a monthly basis through balance scoreboard and ensure operation within agreed budget and justification for over expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Safe Working Practices, the OSH Act, the Explosive Act and the Minerals Act.

Requirements

• Tertiary mining qualification eg B.Sc. Mining Engineering or National Higher Diploma and a Mine Overseers or Managers Certificate
• Must have completed the Explosives Engineer course
• Technical experience of at least 3 years in a competitive environment
• Computer literate

• SPIN, Presentation skills
• Negotiation Profitable Partnerships
• Letter Writing Skills
• Persuasive Presentation Skills