General Manager

4 weeks ago

Somerset West, South Africa Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd Full time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The **General Manager: Product Development (PD)** is responsible to lead and strategically manage the technical, scientific and engineering development resources of RDM to ensure the effective execution of the existing and future business plans of the Company. To strategically plan, develop and manage the required technologies to ensure the continued competitive advantage of the Company. To assume final responsibility for technical execution in a matrix organisation of development programmes. To provide technical support for marketing activities and during series production. The incumbent should have extensive knowledge in the defence industry and renewable energy (Green H2 and Solar).

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To lead and manage the technical resources (technology, know-how) and Product Development personnel to support and execute the business plans of the organisation.
- Decide on development strategies to ensure cost effective quality products are developed
- To strategically focus and align the Product Development function and activities with the Business Strategy of RDM.
- Support the company strategy with new developments.
- Identify new technology and product trends.
- Cooperate with shareholders and their product and technology portfolio.
- Provide technical support to marketing for contract and joint venture negotiations.
- Provide technical support to Quality and Manufacturing where required.
- Manage strategic allocation of technical personnel between projects.
- Plan, recruit, develop and empower highly skilled human capital
- Performance management, succession planning etc.
- Develop budget, motivate and manage the operational budget of the PD department.
- Structure and develop PD resources, processes and technology to ensure the present and future business plans of the organisation can be executed.
- Communication of decisions and information within the product development group.
- Monitor and guide the Product Development group to ensure that statutory requirements (Explosives Act, OSHACT, etc.) and company standards (ISO 9000, etc.) are adhered to.
- Identify future technology areas for investment to ensure future products will remain competitive in terms of performance.
- Identify external organisations for cooperation in development or technology programs.
- Motivate to internal and external stakeholders for required funding to ensure research, development and procurement of critical future technologies.
- Create and maintain a product innovation process to keep up with the changing business requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- B Eng. /BSc in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering.
- Formal Management Training (e. g MBA) would be advantageous.
- At least 10 years’ management experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably in the chemical processes industry), with 5 years in a Senior Management role.
- Extensive knowledge in the defence industry and renewable energy.
- Broad based general technical knowledge of various products (propellants, ammunition, modular charges, rocket motors, warheads, etc.), technologies and processes used to design, develop and support new products.
- Thorough understanding of the international standard product development processes in the defence industry and how to mitigate and manage risks during development.
- Thorough understanding of principles involved in the execution of transfer of technology contracts.
- Good general management skills to manage a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary, highly skilled workforce.
- Vast exposure and experience in general management protocols and processes in a large corporate environment eg. Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.
- Ability to develop technical strategies to support RDM marketing and manufacturing goals.
- Good formal and informal, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to operate locally & internationally in a culturally diverse environment.
- A thorough understanding of the legal framework of the industry in terms of safety, export regulations, intellectual property etc.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Market -related salary
- 13th Cheque
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Incentive Bonus
- Bursary Schemes

WHO WE ARE

Impact and cover - the Weapon and Ammunition Division's portfolio includes solutions for threat-appropriate, effective and accurate firepower as well as comprehensive protection. Whether on land, at sea or in the air, Rheinmetall supplies impressive systems that ensure superiority on the battlefields and operational areas of today and the future. The division is divided into three business units: Weapon and Munition, Propulsion Systems and Protection Systems.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partne

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