Explosives Technologist

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Explosives Technologist in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Explosives Technologist

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy forExplosives Technologistin the Landward Sciences impact area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The purpose of this role is to support multi-disciplinary research and technological innovation in explosives testing at the CSIR Landward Sciences Detonics, Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory (DBEL) facility. This position is based in Pretoria and will report to Facility Manager: Detonics, Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory (DBEL).

For more information about the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support as an explosive supervising official for all explosives activities during the execution phase of tests/demos/demolition operations;
• Supervise and execute the casting of explosive as per project requirement and provide continuous optimisation of the casting process to improve delivery time and quality of explosive charges;
• Support investigations of explosives incidents and/or near misses as per Department of Employment and Labour and the CSIR Corrective Action request requirements support Explosives Manager in the management of explosives activities;
• Ensure timeous completion of tasks in support of RD activities;
• Provide technical assistant in energetic chemical laboratory experiments, tests and data analysis;
• Ensure that all regulations set out in OHS Act of 1993 explosives regulations are adhered to within the Landward Sciences DBEL facility;
• Perform operations maintenance functions and explosives technical expertise on a variety of projects and themes in the field of detonics, ballistics and explosives;
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping standards to meet CSIR requirements/ policies and all the requirements of the OHS act, by ensuring all precautionary measures and practices are adhered to at all times;
• Follow documented procedures and methods independently as mandated by the explosives regulations, Occupational and Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and DBEL special rules;
• Validate accuracy of test experimental results independently;
• Assist the Explosives Manager with training CSIR staff around safety at Explosives test facility;
• Diagnose equipment, maintenance and or operational problems and propose an ideal solution to the facility management;
• Research and identify solutions or systems required by the customer;
• Write the evaluation and test procedures in accordance with clients requirements;
• Conduct the evaluations together with the customer and suppliers;
• Capture and process the test results and present the project outcome and recommendations to the client;
• Present progress on projects to stake holders on a monthly basis.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A National diploma in explosives management and/or diploma in engineering (mechanical) with a certificate in explosives management with at least three years experience in the field of explosives and ammunition testing or firing environment;
• Certificates in ammunition and explosives engineering (SANDF) with explosives ordnance disposal will be advantageous;
• Knowledge of composition and characteristics of military munitions and commercial explosives;
• Knowledge of the South African National Defence Force/South African Police Services processes, approaches and philosophies;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the explosives regulations set out in OHS Act of 1993;
• Familiar with standard quality processes such as ISO9000 and ISO 17025;
• Ability to write documents i.e. reports, test instructions, user requirements etc;
• Must be computer literate;
• A valid security clearance fit for the environment;
• Valid driver license and other requirements of company's driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business;
• South African citizenship is required, must have or be able to obtain a valid security clearance, and must not hold dual citizenship;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  
  

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.