Explosive Manager

Rheinmetall; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the arms industry is looking for an Explosives Safety Manager to ensure safety compliance and develop policies regarding explosives management. The role involves significant interaction with government and regulatory bodies, alongside internal training and documentation. Applicants should have extensive experience in explosives management and a relevant engineering degree.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund

Medical Schemes

Career development and progress opportunities

Individual and diverse training opportunities (Bursary Schemes)

Subsidized canteen on site

Qualifications

• 7 years experience working with explosives, ordnance or ammunition.
• Proven training and experience in ordnance manufacture, usage, storage or testing.
• Knowledge of Explosives Act and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement explosives safety policies.
• Manage and control all explosive waste destruction.
• Serve as primary contact on explosives safety matters.

Skills

Decision-making

Proactive

Investigative

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Tech/BSc in Engineering / Explosives Management or equivalent

Job description

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 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.
  
  
  

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