This is a tender opportunity for the position of Engineering Technician at the Naval Communications Centre in Silvermine, Tokai. The role requires a qualified candidate with a National Diploma in Engineering and at least three years of post-qualification technical experience. Mandatory requirements include a valid driver’s license, own transport, and current compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.The successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of communications equipment, supervising and training personnel, and assisting with new projects and budget planning. The position involves working in an underground facility with potential overtime, including nights and weekends. The salary offered is between R391,671 and R418,332 per annum. Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form by 16h00 on 23 June 2025.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/22
SALARY: R391 671 – R418 332 per annum
CENTRE: Fleet Command HQ, Naval Communications Centre CT, Silvermine, Tokai
CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2025 at16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification
- 3 years post qualification technical experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Own transport required
- Able to work in an underground location with mechanical air and lighting
- Member will be required to work overtime (days, night and weekends)
- Exposure to High Power Transmitters / RF will be an advantage
- Ability to fault find to component level and effect repairs
- Leadership-, supervision-, and management skills
- Ability to write technical reports
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English at all levels
- Proficiency in MS Office packages
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Financial Management, Research and Development.
DUTIES:
- Maintain and repairing of all communications equipment
- Supervising and training of personnel
- Assisting with new projects appertaining to the Communications system
- Working knowledge of main support systems and equipment
- Ensuring logistic support of the communications system is always maintained to a level whereby all requirements from naval stores and outside contractors are timeously met
- Assisting in the planning of the department’s budget for the fourth coming financial year
- Supervising the implementation of all documents required for the procurement of all naval stores and petty cash purchases.
ENQUIRIES: WO1 A.E. Joseph Tel No: (021) 787 2441
APPLICATIONS:
- Ms A.M
- Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Fleet Command HQ, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995 or email to [email protected] NOTE : Statutory Requirements Apply: Current Compulsory Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
NOTE:
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
- Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience)
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months
- Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified
- Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for
- If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing
- Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts
- Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted
- The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification)
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes
- The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output
- The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) preentry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the candidate’s suitability
- Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only
- For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details
- Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules
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