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About Us
Pioneer Drill and Blast (Pty) Ltd was established in 2017 in response to a growing demand for a dynamic and client-focused drilling and blasting contractor. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional drilling and blasting services, building a reputation for flexibility, integrity, and tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. Our streamlined management team enables swift decision-making, ensuring prompt responses to changing project demands. With a strong commitment to volume security and quality results, we leverage our expertise and resources to consistently deliver outstanding outcomes. As a trusted industry partner, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients, founded on trust, reliability, and excellence.
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Our Aspiration
It is our aspiration to create a prosperous and sustainable company to the benefit of all stakeholders, based on Integrity and honesty. We will strive to develop an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship where all employees regardless of position are equal. Every employee will have the opportunity to grow, learn and be able to experience selffulfillment in a culture of care and positive reinforcement. We will create and nourish an environment of accountability and pride where our children can work one day, and legacies of grandfathers be told. Where every employee can make a competent valuable contribution. Everyone should be able to enjoy a quality fun filled life based on generous compensation and wellbeing. Our working relationships will be based on mutual commitment to being our bothers’ keepers guided by respect, friendliness and humor. We will thrive on challenges with an attitude of never say die, achieving the impossible on a daily basis.
Our Business
At Pioneer Drill and Blast, we pride ourselves on our commitment to transformation and social responsibility. As a Level 4 BBBEE contributor, we boast a diverse ownership structure comprising 51.22% Black Ownership, 30.73% Black Woman Ownership, and 23.05% Black
Youth Ownership. With a strong workforce of over 500 permanent personnel, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional drilling and blasting services. Our extensive plant complement features 45 drills, including top-of-the-line models from Terex, Atlas Copco, and Sandvik, ensuring we have the capacity and expertise to tackle complex projects with precision and efficiency.
Services
Our Services
Pioneer Drill and Blast is a specialised drilling and blasting services provider operating within the opencast mining industry. We set the benchmark for reliability, safety, and customer
satisfaction, delivering expert solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.
Our Approach
- We are adaptable and have a customer-centric approach to ensure production targets are met, and our drill rig availability is optimised.
- We minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
- We value effective communication, and our flexibility ensures timely execution of all projects.
We offer
- Drilling and blasting services with expert execution for small and large-scale operations.
- Controlled Blasting with customised solutions for airblast and ground vibrationconcerns.
Our Expertise
- Our technical team leverages cutting-edge software and specialised techniques to design and deliver optimised blast outcomes, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Our experienced site teams guarantee seamless execution of drilling and blasting operations, upholding the highest standards of safety, quality control, and attention to detail, to consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
Our Client Base
- We have a diverse client base in the Mpumalanga Coal fields, from established mines to greenfield projects.
- We have a reputation for excellence in small and large-scale operations.
Value Proposition
By entrusting us with your drilling and blasting needs, we alleviate your concerns while exceeding expectations daily. Our expertise will allow you to focus on your core business while we handle complex tasks with precision and expertise.
Atlas Copco DM 30 Drills
Atlas Copco DM 45 Drills
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Our Core Values
Integrity
Always doing the right thing even when no one is watching
Honesty
Being accountable and reliable in our communication, keeping our promises and being transparent
Accountability
Take ownership of our mistakes, learning from them and maiking amends when nessessary.
Innovation
We encourage a culture of experimentation, learning and continuous improvementÂ
Our Core Values
Entrepreneurship
We empower our employees to be create problem solvers, to collaborater and share knowledge and to learner and develop new skills.
Equality
We celebrate that diversity makes our organisation stronger
Care
We are about the well being and safety of our employees, clients and communities
Respect
We respect each others diffrences, perspectives, experiences and recognise that our diversity is a strength