Succession Opportunity: Explosive Welding Manager at Steinmuller Africa

Main Purpose: 

• To provide a service of explosive and conventional welding to the industry as well as internal clients while ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and the regulations and requirements from the Department of Labour. To continuously do business and technical development for the supply of these services.

Key Performance Areas:

• Continuously develop, revise and update procedures and special rules in accordance with the relevant legislation, the regulations and requirements from the Department of Labour and SHE systems.
• Achieve and maintain certification of workplace license for the workplace and magazines.
• Conduct audits and ensure adherence to the required procedures.
• Report required information to the Chief Inspector of Explosives (CIE) as required by the Explosive regulations.
• Do induction at least bi-annually on Special Rules Procedure to all involved with handling of explosives.
• Manage relationships CIE SAPS and CIE Department of Labour.
• Do business development and market the service of Explosive Welding to all relevant industries.
• Ensure training and development of personnel to become authorised Blasters.
• Ensure the record keeping, integrity and control of documents relating to explosives.
• Manage the explosives stock, magazines and explosives vehicle.
• Determine and prescribe the use of PPE and related equipment.
• Draw up estimations for tenders.
• Any other job related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies:

• Is open to taking up learning opportunities; is quick in acquiring knowledge and skills; develops expertise by updating specialist knowledge.
• Conforms and adheres to rules; closely follows instructions and procedures; minimises risks by sticking to processes.
• Is meticulous in finding errors; ensures accuracy by being thorough and checking details; produces high quality work by being detailed.
• Is comfortable leading people; coordinates and directs groups; seeks to control things.
• Identifies business opportunities; creates additional sales for future growth; wants to win and outperform competitors.
• Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.
• Is articulate in giving presentations; is eloquent and explains things well; projects social confidence when articulating information.
• Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality; meets commitments by acting with integrity.

Preferred Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• International Welding Technologist or equivalent qualification.
• Explosive Blaster qualification.
• Diploma in Explosives Management.
• 3 Years’ experience in the capacity of a Blaster in Explosive welding.
• 5 Years’ experience in welding.
• 5 Years’ maintenance and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of welding procedures, processes and heat treatment.
• Knowledge of different types of materials used on site and during manufacturing.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and Design Data Statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of theory of Explosives welding and special rules and protocols for explosives usage.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Management skills.
• Make decisions and initiate action.
• Lead and motivate people.
• Adhere to principles and values.
• Deliver results and meet expectations.
• Ability to apply expertise and technology.
• Cope with pressures and setbacks.
• Creating and innovative.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Adaptable and respond to change positively.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Clear criminal record.
• Computer literate (MS Office and Adobe).