The South African Navy, Facilities Division at Naval Base Simon’s Town, is seeking a qualified and experienced Artisan Foreman with a Civil trade background. This permanent position offers a salary range of R480,261 to R547,635 per annum. The role requires an appropriate Trade Test Certificate and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience as an Artisan or Artisan Foreman. Key responsibilities include surveying sites, preparing and maintaining building and civil works, undertaking building maintenance duties, and performing team leader functions. The ideal candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, advanced technical skills (including reading design drawings and writing specifications), strong project management abilities, and proven leadership qualities. Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form by 16h00 on 23 June 2025. No late or faxed applications will be considered.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/15
SALARY: R480 261 – R547 635 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Simon’s Town: Facilities Division
CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2025 at16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate
- 10 Years post qualification experience required as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Civil Trade Test
- Ability to read design drawings
- Writing of Specifications / Statements of Works
- Report writing and Repair of investigations
- Excellent ability to read and implement detail design drawings
- Project Management experience, Technical design and analysis knowledge
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Technical report writing
- Technical consulting
- Ability to asses work unit performance data
- Ability to assess performance data from a quantitative and qualitative perspective
- Ability to deal with all emergency challenges which might arise during and after working hours
- Ability to adjust to unforeseen changes and requirements
- Ability to adapt to the procedures of a Design environment
- Ability to perform Technical Calculations accurately
- Proficiency in MS Office packages, particularly Excel
- Proven advanced ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal) in English at all levels
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Conducting research
- Policy interpretation, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Leadership, Supervision, Management, Financial Management, team work and creative skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
DUTIES:
- Surveying of Sites
- Preparation and maintenance of building works / civil
- Undertaking of Building Maintenance Duties
- Undertake Team Leader duties in respect of the Building Maintenance.
ENQUIRIES: Lt Cdr J.R. Labuschange Tel No: (021) 787 5237 / 5242
APPLICATIONS:
- Ms A.M
- Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Fleet Command HQ, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995 or email to [email protected]
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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