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Permanent - Explosive Manager - Johannesburg - South Africa

Job Number: 77403


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77403
Permanent
Explosive Manager
MS Outlook
Defense Military
Johannesburg
Gauteng

Duties & Responsibilities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Develop, prepare, and implement explosives safety policies and procedures and cultivate the explosives safety culture across the site.
  • Serve as primary contact on explosives safety matters pertaining to RDM WE.
  • Liaise with Government Departments, local authorities, and Explosives institutions.
  • Approve all manufacturing documentation- WE.
  • Appraise and implement new safety regulations alongside explosives managers as they relate to RDM WE explosives manufacturing sites.
  • Manage and ensure conformance to AIA regulations
  • Work as the RDM WE internal explosives incident manager, ensuring that investigations are properly managed and mitigations are implemented.
  • Review accident and incident reports.
  • Provide technical inputs on explosives related incidents
  • Ensure identified solutions are implemented
  • Liaise with regulatory departments regarding explosive incidents
  • Explosives related auditing/inspections are conducted
  • Facilitate the interaction with RDM WE Academy to ensure the explosives training is in line with regulations and acts requirements.
  • Liaise and coordinate NIXT Conference, SANAS and training for RDM and represent RDM at NIXT and SAFEX.
  • Manage and control all explosive waste destruction.
  • Ensure the burning is compliant at all times in terms of relevant regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

  • Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
  • Medical Schemes
  • Stable employer background
  • Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
  • Career development and progress opportunities
  • Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
  • Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
  • Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
  • Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
  • Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

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WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

  • Tech/BSc in Engineering / Explosives Management or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven training and experience in ordnance manufacture, usage, storage or testing.
  • At least 7 years' experience working with explosives, ordnance or ammunition (development, manufacturing, usage and destruction).
  • Knowledge of Explosives Act and relevant explosive legislation is essential.
  • Decision-maker, motivated and self-disciplined.
  • Proactive, investigative with tenacity & initiative.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of SHE/OHS/Quality Systems advantageous.
  • Code 8 Driver's licence.
  • Computer literate (MS Office) with good presentation skills.
  • Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.
Bachelors
Available

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