Jobs Available at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The Project Manager Chemical plants is responsible to Manage Chemical Plants projects in Plant Engineering within a matrix organisation to completion, on time, within budget and to specification.
• Manage Plant Engineering Chemical Plant projects and in accordance with Project Management procedures.
• Risk management; identifying risks and issues, developing and implement risk abatement plans.
• Planning; develop project scope, cost and schedule to meet objectives and key requirements.
• Perform financial analysis, including preparation of project budgets.
• Execute projects to complete on time, within budget and to specification.
• Continuous monitoring of project progress and reporting thereof using designated planning- and reporting instruments.
• Control cost- and schedule variance by timeously implementing corrective actions.
• Keep project stakeholders informed on project progress by timeous communication.
• Ensure effective project communication with line manager.
• Ensuring deliverables and project scope remains consistent with Statement of Requirements and business objectives for the project.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and other company standards.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Project Management function.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• BEng Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Project Management qualification or higher.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in daily Project Management projects ,
• MS Projects or similar project schedule package
• Experience in project management tools will be an added
• Experience in explosives will be an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and conflict management
• Excellent communication, planning and organizing
• Highly organized, self-motivated and attention to
• Willing to Travel abroad for up to 3 mounts at a time

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

CAD Management

• Manage CAD data for the engineering department.
• Administer the PDM system to ensure usability and efficiency.
• Manage CAD packages for the engineering department.

Process Management

• Overseeing the design process to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Setting up workflows.
• Ensure design standards and best practices are followed.
• Optimization of the design process to ensure productivity and quality.

Project Coordination

• Coordinating design projects by managing schedules
• Communication with the project team.
• Ensure design tasks are aligned with project timelines.
• Ensure risks are managed effectively.
• Support manufacturing with design related queries.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that CAD meets the required standards.
• Ensure that drawings meet the required standards.
• Ensure that regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensure that engineering change proposals are implemented.

Design

• Ensure that necessary design documentation is in place; SOR, CAD, calculations sheets, specification sheets and drawings.
• Guide design towards standardization of parts and equipment.
• Chair design review meetings.
• Chair risk assessments.
• Ensure that sound design principles are followed.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• B.Eng or higher (Mechanical preferred)
• Courses or certification in explosives, ammunition systems and weapon systems (Advantageous)
• Product Data Management Certification (Advantageous)
• Experience in an equipment design environment (experience in explosives or ammunition environment is desirable).
• At least 8 years of engineering design experience.
• Design management experience would be
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills.
• Good communication, planning and organizing skills.
• Interdisciplinary skills related to engineering design.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision and a self-starting attitude.
• Technical writing and documentation experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Highly computer literate.
• Travel domestically and internationally.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Implement and Maintain Databases

• Implement and maintain database on quotations submitted to ensure consistent pricing and conditions are offered to customers to maximize the probability of the tenders being successful.
• Ensure alignment between the Sales Database and SAP forecast.

Reporting on sales

• Monitor and report on sales on monthly basis to management and Rheinmetall Corporate.

Sales Budget

• Update and maintain 3-year sales forecasts with inputs from contract management and enable optimum planning and allocation of company resources and capacities by management.
• Prepare and submit budgets for management and Rheinmetall Corporate to enable proper monitor and reporting.
• Prepare and submit sales plans for budget and forecast cycles.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) qualification in Business Development or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Business Development, sales methodology and protocols.
• At least 6 years’ experience in SAP reporting.
• Understanding of ammunitions manufacturing and product application.
• Contract negotiation and international military procurement procedures.
• Financial protocols and price determination models
• General and staff management.
• Knowledge of ammunition and weapon systems.
• Detailed knowledge on RDM and Rheinmetall products and services.
• Understanding of International Trade

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating the strategic planning of the entire RDM Projects portfolio.
• Standardising the scheduling process, as well as planning and reporting methodologies, across the project management department within RDM.
• Developing a comprehensive view of the allocation of project-related resources within the organisation to effectively manage resource utilisation.
• Identifying and logically integrating tasks with available resources across all project functions, and highlighting factors that are likely to influence project completion.
• Measuring field schedule performance, continuously validating and updating schedules based on actual progress, and accurately forecasting project completion dates using robust earned value management practices.
• Continuously analysing project performance to improve and optimise the project portfolio as necessary, and
• Contributing to the enhancement of the Project Management function at RDM.
• Ensuring compliance with the requirements outlined in the RDM General Project Management Procedure, as well as all relevant RDM procedures.
• Managing and accurately reporting on the health status, progress, risks, and issues of the project portfolio to the General Manager of Project Management.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Minimum of a BEng or Relevant Project Management or Engineering Qualification (NQF 7 or Higher) and PMP Certification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Project Management Environment with demonstrated ability in project administration, coordination and management.
• High proficient with project management software tools such as MS Projects, data analysis tools such as Power BI, and reporting systems to effectively manage project portfolios.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate project performance, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proven experience in financial modelling and scenario planning and advanced skills in excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and organising skills.
• High attention to detail.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Develop

• Develop innovative solutions for ammunition manufacturing facilities in cooperation with team members of different engineering disciplines.
• Do research and development to ensure the implementation of the latest technologies during the development processes.

Design

• Mechanical designs from the concept phase up to and including detail design and drawings for manufacturing.
• Execute design reviews.
• Plan and prepare plant layout and inputs for civil structures.
• Ensure designs comply with legal and explosives regulatory requirements.
• Take design responsibility at facility level.
• Ensure design progress is on schedule and within budget.
• Generate necessary facility and equipment documentation.

Build

• Oversee and give guidance to internal and external fabrication entities to fabricate and construct the facilities or equipment.
• Ensure conformity to specifications.
• Ensure manufactured/bought-out items adhere to quality standards.

Testing

• Plan and conduct tests and evaluations to verify the equipment and system performance.
• Investigate failures and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Ensure results are documented and configured.

Implementation

• Oversee the installation and implementation of the final product.
• Provide training/support for products/systems/equipment.

Business Support

• Compile technical proposals and costing in support of new business.
• Interact with clients in support of business development.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Qualification

• Eng – Mechanical Engineering or higher

Applicable Experience

• 3 – 5 years working experience in mechanical design related to a plant and equipment environment (experience in explosives or ammunition environment is desirable).
• SProficient in the use of SolidWorks and or similar 3D CAD.

Additional qualities or experience that will be to the benefit of the candidate

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Simulation experience in heat transfer, CFD & FEM.
• Good communication, planning and organising skills.
• Interdisciplinary skills related to engineering design.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Analytical thinker with good reasoning skills.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision.
• Exposure to Explosive Regulations as set out in the OHS Act.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Travel requirement

• Travel domestically and internationally.