Explosives Manager at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The Explosive Manager will be responsible to work closely with Management to develop, prepare, and implement explosives safety policies and procedures, while cultivating a strong explosives safety culture across the Wellington site.
• The role includes serving as the legal appointee for the site, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and explosive area compliance standards.
• Responsibilities cover the management of magazines, movement of explosives between sites, and burning grounds operations, with strict adherence to zoning, segregation, and operational safety protocols.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Develop, prepare, and implement explosives safety policies and procedures, and cultivate a strong explosives safety culture across the site.
• Serve as the primary contact for all explosives safety matters pertaining to RDM Wellington and Liaise with regulatory departments regarding explosive incidents.
• Review and approve all manufacturing and product documentation for Wellington operations.
• Appraise and implement new safety regulations in collaboration with other explosives managers as they relate to RDM manufacturing sites.
• Review accident and incident reports and provide technical input on explosives-related incidents.
• Ensure identified corrective solutions are implemented in area of responsibility.
• Conduct explosives-related audits and inspections.
• Facilitate interaction with RDM Wellington Academy to ensure explosives training aligns with regulatory and legislative 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.
• Maintain Explosive Area Compliance, including zoning, segregation, and operational safety standards.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• A minimum of UNISA SLP-1 to SLP-4 is required for applying for this position. The following modules must be completed:
• PIIE01P, PIIE04S, PPSE01B, PPSE02C, PPSE05F, PPSE07H, PCPL03F, PCPL04G, PCPL05H, PCPL07K, PCPL08L, PETE01J, PETE03L, PERE04M, PETE08R
• Additional, Engineering degree
• Proven training and experience in ordnance manufacture, usage, storage, or testing.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with explosives, ordnance, or ammunition (development, manufacturing, usage, and destruction).
• Strong decision-making ability, motivated and self-disciplined.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SHE/OHS/Quality Systems advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Computer literate (MS Office) with good presentation skills.