This is a tender opportunity for a permanent Artisan Foreman position within the Mechanical field at the SA Navy’s Naval Base Durban. The role requires an appropriately qualified candidate with a Trade Test Certificate and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing mechanical maintenance, allocating tasks, interpreting technical drawings, managing resources, and ensuring a safe working environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, technical, and administrative skills, including computer literacy and knowledge of labour relations. The closing date for applications is 23 June 2025 at 16h00. Applications must be submitted on the mandatory Z83 form.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/11
SALARY: R480 261 – R547 635 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Durban
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): Experience in a Mechanical Field
- Knowledge of situations / matters that pose a safety hazards and the subsequent reporting of such to higher authority
- Knowledge of the use of advanced tools which require specific detailed training and also be able to decide which tools must be used to execute a job
- Knowledge of how to use advanced machinery with a higher level of complexity
- Knowledge of how to plan for activities and resources needed, such as the planning and co-ordinating of own work and that of subordinate
- Knowledge of basic HR Matters such as what resources and training are available, according to labour relations practices/guidelines
- Assisting in general supervisory functions, maintaining discipline and motivating personnel, as well dealing with conflict, legal issues and negotiations
- Basic knowledge required to operate a computer system including knowledge of word processing
- Knowledge of Basic labour relations principals
- Knowledge of specified torque’s and settings
- Ability to draw and submit computerised maintenance and technical data (OSIS)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and information relating to his / her trade
- Ability to apply prescripts and policy documents
- Ability to motive subordinates and maintain basic discipline
- Investigative and research skills
- Ability to conduct interviews and compiling staff performance reports
- Fault finding skills on diesel engines, refrigeration plants, pumps and associated equipment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English at all levels
- Technical report writing
- Planning and organising
- Project Management
- Team work
- Knowledge of Legal compliance
- Computer aided technical applications
- Production process knowledge and skills
- Financial Management
- Change Management
- Problem solving and analysis
- Computer skills
- Mentoring and coaching.
DUTIES:
- Allocate tasks and oversee work performance
- Interpret technical drawings and work dossiers
- Order and control miscellaneous stores
- Provide factual and technical data and advice, Manage the Section Island Maintenance Services
- Maintain safe working environment
- Managing advisory services.
ENQUIRIES: WO2 S.S. Mothulega. Tel No: (031) 480 6411
APPLICATIONS:
- Cdr S.K
- Sibiya, SA Navy, Naval Base Durban, Private Bag X1, Durban, 4036
- Hand Deliver: Naval Base Durban, Salisbury Island, Off Bay Head Road, Fynlands, Durban 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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