This tender opportunity is for three (x3) Artisan Foreman Grade A positions in the Electrical/Electronician trade at the SA Naval Armament Depot in Simon’s Town. The successful candidates will be responsible for the specialized maintenance and repair of advanced naval weapon systems, including SUT Torpedoes, EXOCET missile tubes, and UMKHONTO Missiles.The role requires an appropriate Trade Test Certificate, a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, and a valid driver’s license. Key skills include technical analysis, report writing, knowledge of legal compliance (such as the OHAS Act), and experience with electrical weapons systems, which is preferred.The salary scale is R382,047 to R433,176 per annum. Applications must be submitted on the mandatory Z83 form before the strict deadline of 16:00 on 23 June 2025. Applications sent after this time or via fax will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, security clearance, and pre-entry assessments.
POST: ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A ELECTRICAL: ELECTRONICIAN
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/48 (X3 POSTS)
SALARY: R382 047 – R433 176 per annum
CENTRE: SA Naval Armament Depot, Simon’s Town
CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2025 at16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate
- 5 years post qualification experience as an Artisan
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Experienced in Electrical Weapons Systems would be preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English at all levels
- Technical analysis knowledge and report writing skills
- Computer aided technical applications
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Planning and organising skills
- Conflict Management
- Team work
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
DUTIES:
- Maintaining and repairing SUT Torpedoes
- Preparing exercise torpedoes for issue
- Preparing combat torpedoes for issue or for Ready to Use Magazine
- Preparing and maintaining torpedo Counter Measure launchers
- Purging and pressure checks of EXOCET missile tube
- Carry out 2-yearly functional test on UMKHONTO Missile and monthly purge of the pure air system
- Ensuring security within the section
- Ensure compliance of the OHAS Act.
ENQUIRIES: Cdr C. Wilbers Tel No: (021) 787 5612
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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