Vacancies at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The main purpose of the Trainee Metrologist is to learn to calibrate Electronic Gauges, Instruments, attribute gauges, variable gauges to procedures and to construct Modular Gauges to achieve a known state of calibration. 
• Compare daily mixing sheet with the work instruction and resolve discrepancies.
• To ensure that the Laboratory maintains it SANAS/ISO 17025 Accreditation.
• Calibrate and issue certificates for all Gauges and Measuring instruments according to procedures to ensure a known state of calibration.
• Calculate and report on the Uncertainty of Measurement as stipulated by SANAS/ISO 17025.
• Assist with the Measurement of components as required.
• Construct and Manufacture temporary Gauges as required during Product Development phase.
•  Represent Metrology at internal and external Design Reviews.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• National Diploma in Mechanical engineering or Minimum N3 qualification and a Trade Test as a.
• Turner/ Fitter & Turner.
•  Good mathematical skills.
•  Previous working experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
•  Good understanding of the explosive environment regulations
•  Knowledge of ISO 17025 and other related international standards.
•  Good problem-solving skills, customer liaison skills as well as Human Relations skills.
•  A flexible, independent and analytical thinker with thoroughness and tenacity.
• Fully computer literate and ability to work on different quality / statistical / MS Software / SAP.
• Driver’s license (EB).

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Routine and non-routine analysis to support continuous production
• Calibration and verification of laboratory equipment
• Accountable for basic laboratory administration and interaction with plant personnel
• Capable of interpretation of data and sentencing
• Adhere to quality and safety requirements.
• Good housekeeping and responsible waste management

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry OR 
• Degree in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
• Good verbal and written communication
• Self-motivated and independent
• High standard of workmanship
• Good planning and attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills and coordinating capability
• Office software related proficiencies (Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, etc.)

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day Operations.
• Ensure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow business.
• Coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports.
• Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives in the business unit.
• Ensure overall delivery and quality of the unit’s offerings to customers.
• Oversee key hiring and talent development programs.
• Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent.
• Communicate strategy and results to the unit's employees.
• Manage Operational Risk, ensuring compliance to all relevant legislation (Explosives, OHS Act, etc.)
• Report key results to corporate officers.
• Engage with corporate officers in broader organizational strategic planning.
• Supporting the development of a healthy internal culture of performance that retains key employees and encourages their professional development.
• The prospective candidate will be required to work ad hoc hours as dictated by business requirements and/or the urgency of projects and deliverables placed on him/her.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Degree Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Business Management would be an advantage
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably in the automotive industry).
• At least 2 years of General Management experience would be advantageous.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and well groomed
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Good communicator (verbal/nonverbal) with strong presentation and negotiations skills
• Effective decision maker
• Good problem solving skills
• Conflict handling and resolution skills
• Driven, confident, self-motivated and results orientated
• Team player with good people management skills
• Mature with ability to tolerate stress
• Displays initiative with good entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong leadership skills
• Organizational and planning ability
• Project management
• Mentoring and coaching skill
• Computer literate and able to operate the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)