If you have Matric and some experience in mining/blasting environments, this General Assistant role supports blasting operations and safe site setup activities.
At a glance
| Sponsor / Employer | BME (Omnia Group) |
| Opportunity type | Job – General Assistant (Permanent) |
| Location | Brits, North West |
| Positions | 2 |
| Reference | OMN260223-1 |
| Closing date | 06 March 2026 |
| Last Verified on | 24 February 2026 |
What this opportunity is
A support role assisting the truck operator and site team with product handling, safe site preparation and housekeeping tasks in a blasting environment (as stated).
What you’ll do / learn
- Assist with site preparation and safe-work requirements before entering work areas (as stated)
- Support charging blast holes and related product handling under instruction (as stated)
- Help with barricading/marking off work areas and basic checks (as stated)
- Maintain housekeeping and assist with basic maintenance tasks (as stated)
Eligibility requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics (as stated)
- Experience: advert lists 1 year experience in blasting/mining and blasting assistant experience as essential (as stated)
- Advantage: Code B or EC licence (as stated)
- Advantage: Competent A & blasting assistant certificate (MQA) (as stated)
Application checklist
- Certified copy of your South African ID (where requested)
- Updated CV (PDF preferred)
- Certified copies of qualifications / certificates (and academic record/transcript if required)
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Matric certificate
- Copies of any licences/certificates (Code B/EC; blasting assistant certificate) if you have them
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About the sponsor
BME states that it operates through BME Blasting Solutions (explosives and initiation systems) and BME Metallurgy (mining chemicals and metallurgical processing solutions). Get more informed about BME directly from the source – sponsor link: About BME (Omnia Group)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without meeting the minimum requirements (especially age/qualification rules).
- Uploading unreadable documents (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs).
- Leaving contact details incomplete on your CV (phone + email you actually check).
- Not following the required application route (portal vs email vs physical submission).
- Waiting until the last day — portals and inboxes get busy near deadlines.
Scam warning (important)
Never pay a fee to apply. Only use the official email/portal and double‑check the domain before you submit personal documents. If you’re unsure, verify the opportunity on the sponsor’s official website.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 24 February 2026 by checking the official/source listing for closing date, requirements, and application route.
How to apply
- Prepare your CV and supporting documents (Matric + licences/certificates if applicable).
- Apply via the official BME/Omnia eRecruit portal (reference OMN260223-1).
- Submit before 06 March 2026.