Configuration Controller
The individual will be required to specify and ensure the application on configuration Management (CM), during the entire life cycle of systems, products and services. The configuration controller will support the organization and people in CM matters which will include CM Planning, CM Identifications, CM Control, and CM Status Accounting.
Your role
Configuration Planning
- Creation of the CMP as per customer requirements
- Provide training to the project/product team members in CM and IM related matters
- Participate in the Review of the project and product related Documents
- Ensure compliance of the project/product team members to GMS and Customer Requirements
Configuration Identification
- Prepare PBS of the System and Subsystem in liaison with the System Engineer
- Creation of Product/Project Baseline in accordance with the applicable CMP or SEMP
Configuration Control
- Prepare the change for the CRB
- Convene CRB and participate as Secretary
Configuration Status Accounting
- Track and ensure the implementation of the changes on baseline
- Creation of the Master Record Index
Configuration Audit
- Participate and support the project/product team in Customer Audit
- Ensure that the PCA, FCA and FAI is executed on the project/product
Your profile
Required knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Configuration Management Processes and Implementation
- Knowledge and Understanding MRP and PLMC
- CM Industry Standards
- CMII will be an advantage
- Good knowledge of Saab Global Management System will be an advantage
Practical Experience
- 5 years practical experience in Configuration Management on Senior level
Person Specification:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Oral and written communications skills
- High capacity to acquire, apply and share knowledge.
- Very good cooperation and communication skills.
Competencies:
- Attention to Detail
- Good analytical skills.
- Good leadership and communication skills.
- Good knowledge and understanding of CM tools and standards
- Good knowledge of systems, products and services including life cycle stages.
- Understanding of the working of the MRP
Qualification:
- Diploma In Industrial Engineering / Applicable technical Qualification
What you will be a part of
SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.
With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.
SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.