Why Active Blasting

Why contractors choose Active Blasting

Three decades of controlled drilling and blasting, built on safety and project-specific judgement.

1995

Year established

30+

Years of experience

9

Provinces served

100%

compliant

The Active Blasting difference

Since 1995 we have built a reputation not just on what we blast — but on how we do it. Every project is planned with precision, executed with discipline, and closed with full compliance documentation. That is the standard our clients expect, and the standard we hold ourselves to.

8 reasons to choose us
01

30+ Years of Proven Experience

Founded in 1995, Active Blasting has completed hundreds of projects , quarrying, construction, and civil engineering. Our depth of field experience means we have encountered — and solved — virtually every blasting challenge.

02

Fully Licensed

We hold all required permits and explosive licences. Every blaster on our team is certified, and every operation is conducted in strict accordance with the Explosives Act — giving you full legal cover.

03

Safety as a Non-Negotiable

Our  registration (3/1/19/7/166) and WCF cover (990000179369) reflect our commitment to zero-harm operations. Pre-blast risk assessments, exclusion zones, and post-blast inspections are standard on every site.

04

Nationwide Reach

We operate across all nine provinces of South Africa. Whether your project is in Gauteng, the Northern Cape, or a remote  region, our team mobilises with the same equipment, standards, and expertise.

05

Specialist Restricted Blasting

Urban and peri-urban environments demand precision that general contractors cannot provide. Our restricted blasting capability — in built-up areas, near infrastructure, and adjacent to live structures — sets us apart.

06

B-BBEE Level 4 Contributor

Active Blasting is a verified B-BBEE Level 4 contributor (Co. Reg. 2014/032801/07), making us a preferred procurement partner for large construction groups.

07

End-to-End Project Management

From initial site assessment and blast design through to execution and post-blast reporting, we manage the full scope.

08

Transparent Quoting & Communication

No hidden costs, no surprises. We provide detailed quotations, keep clients informed at every stage, and deliver post-blast reports as standard. You always know what is happening on your site.

Fully compliant

__  Credentials & registrations  __

Active Blasting safety signage at a deep excavation and blasting site
  • Blasting Permits
  • OHS Registration: 3/1/19/7/166
  • WCF Registration: 990000179369
  • B-BBEE Level 4 Verified Contributor
  • Company Registration: 2014/032801/07
  • Explosives Act & Regulations compliant
  • Full public liability insurance
  • Nationwide explosive transport permits

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