Senior Explosives Safety Manager

Fempower Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global player in the defence sector is seeking a highly skilled Explosives Manager in Cape Town. This leadership position focuses on developing a robust safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a UNISA qualification, engineering background, and at least 5 years of experience in explosives. Responsibilities include managing explosives operations, compliance with regulations, and serving as the technical authority for safety matters.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in explosives development, manufacturing, usage, or destruction.
• Proven experience in ordnance manufacture, usage, storage, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory explosives regulations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive explosives safety policies.
• Manage all aspects of explosives operations.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Excellent verbal/written communication abilities

Knowledge of SHE/OHS and Quality Systems

Education

UNISA SLP-1 to SLP-4 qualification

Engineering degree

Job description

A global player in the defence sector is seeking a highly skilled Explosives Manager in Cape Town. This leadership position focuses on developing a robust safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a UNISA qualification, engineering background, and at least 5 years of experience in explosives. Responsibilities include managing explosives operations, compliance with regulations, and serving as the technical authority for safety matters.