This is a tender opportunity for a qualified Engineering Technician to join the South African Navy’s Fleet Command Headquarters at the Naval Communications Centre in Silvermine, Tokai. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling maintenance and repair work on communication systems, general electrics, and support systems. Key requirements include a National Diploma in Engineering, 6 years of post-qualification technical experience, compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician, and extensive knowledge of HF Radio Telecommunications theory and practice. The role also involves supervisory duties, training coordination, budgeting, and security control. The position offers a salary between R551,493 and R631,056 per annum. The closing date for applications is 23 June 2025 at 16h00.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/02
SALARY: R551 493 – R631 056 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
- 6 years post qualification technical experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Knowledge of HF Radio Telecommunications Practical and Theory, Fault finding procedures, Soldering techniques, usage of tools and general test equipment
- To be able to read and understand Technical manuals 8 and circuit diagrams as an aid to fault finding
- Ability to fault find to component level and effect repair
- Leadership-, supervision-, and management skills
- Planning and organising skills and be able to perform problem solving and analysis
- 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 and computer-aided engineering packages
- Knowledge of Project management
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
DUTIES:
- Controlling maintenance and repair work on all equipment within the communication system, general electrics and support systems
- To carry out the duties of Divisional Officer for civilian and uniform staff
- Co-ordinate the installation, refurbishment and disposal of equipment and handbooks
- To arrange and supervise all training aspects of technical personnel
- Controlling safety and security of personnel, equipment and documentation
- Annual budgeting and stores (Internal demands and outside purchasing).
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
- NB: Own transport will be beneficial
- Able to work in an underground location with mechanical air and lighting
- Member will be required to work overtime (days, night and weekends).
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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