KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Develop and build up the Chemical Energetic capability as a strategic extenstion of the company’s international Plant Engineering business
• Recruit and form a strong knowledgeable, multi-disciplinary team from the international and local market to enable a quick success, thus ensuring the establishment of critical technologies in the company
• Lead the core Chemical Plant team to design, develop, construct, commission and integrate chemical production facilities in the Energetic Material Environment
• Implement and offer the new capability to the market through the company’s Sales department, in the fastest possible time
• Establish standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, according to engineering principles and safety regulations
• Establish correct specification of process equipment and relevant project documentation
• Search, create and negotiate partnering agreements with industrial partners for the relevant business in South Africa and internationally
• Prepare bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition, with the relevant data and calculation sheets for procurement
• Acquires the necessary technology base from which to manufacture company-related chemical plants
• Ensure the implementation of the latest technologies and processes during the design and construction phases of chemical production facilities
• Provide innovate solutions, as alternatives, to the current product offering and to match international standards
• Develop control narratives and philosophy documentation
• Monitor construction and commissioning execution
• Develop and implement design technology to maintain and improve performance of plant and equipment
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in the chemical plant
• Directs maintenance of plants and coordinates requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery

POST REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Beng/BSc Chemical Engineering or similar qualification
• A minimum of 10 years applicable experience in chemical plant construction / engineering.
• Experience with Change Management processes and Project Management
• Demonstrated experience with interaction with clients
• Must have advanced knowledge of engineering and engineering design principles
• Must have advanced understanding of contract management principles
• Must have strong analytical and negotiating skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing a business division, forming and leading a successful high-calibre team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Experience in executing, constructing and commissioning chemical production facilities
• Strategic thinking
• An innovative and creative solution orientation
• Strong leadership abilities
• Strong negotiation and project management (planning and organising) abilities
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to interact with local and international contacts

The role calls for a highly energetic, self-driven, independent, self-motivated person with excellent problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
and work under pressure. The incumbent will work in professional manner at all times taking ownership of ensuring they stay on top of things and being responsive and flexible to the dynamic, fast changing environment. Candidates must possess high levels of integrity together with strong self-leadership and team leadership abilities.