Executive Manager: Engineering

The Executive Manager: Engineering will specialize in planning and directing the sites technical operations in Engineering as a manager of people for the following departments:

• Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation)
• Site and Ground (Air, Water, Steam, Terrain, Solar)
• Steam Generation
• Reliability
• Maintenance sub-contractors

The Executive Manager: Engineering remains accountable for the legal compliance of the site in terms of the General Machinery Regulations as stipulated within the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Plan and conduct technical and problem-solving investigations and modifications on product/processes, technology or equipment.
• Monitoring the processes/equipment, assist and give inputs to financial studies, initiate and give inputs to HAZOP studies and do risk analysis to maximize the equipment’s efficiency.
• Liaise with internal clients, project managers, process engineering and maintenance support personnel and communicate technical information to cross-functional team members to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers; communicate technical information to ensure optimal product and service delivery.
• Write technical reports, as part of motivation for modifications to improve productivity output on plant and equipment. Generate new documentation if affected by projects/modifications/upgrades.
• Generate and implement new ideas for improving processes while keeping abreast of relevant and new process information by conducting technical research.
• Maintains and adheres to appropriate regulations within OHS Act, Explosives Act, and implements ISO and NOSA standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Engineering. Adheres and implements RDM Policies and Procedures to maintain high production and engineering standards.
• Work effectively with engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and floor personnel to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Provides technically innovative counsel /coaching to plant personnel to aid the simplification of engineering and technical skills transfer and identifying technical training needs.
• Provides input for capital, maintenance and overhead budgets/forecasts/modifications and project costs and identifies cost saving opportunities.
• Reduced operational downtime as a result of equipment/facility failures.
• Reduction of cost associated to equipment/facility maintenance through effective reliability engineering.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

• Sc. Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Mechatronics.
• At least 7 years’ experience as Engineer in the Production, Maintenance, Reliability or Asset Integrity department of which 3 years should have been in a leadership role.
• Must hold a valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
• Knowledge of SHE/OHS/Quality Systems
• Explosives Act and relevant legislation will be advantageous
• SAP literate (Plant Maintenance module)
• High ethical standards
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels.
• Decision-maker, motivated and self-disciplined.
• Proactive, investigative with tenacity & initiative.

• 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