The South African Navy is recruiting a qualified Artisan to specialize in the inspection, servicing, and repair of survival equipment at the Naval Stores Depot Wingfield in Goodwood. This permanent position offers an annual salary between R382,047 and R433,176. The ideal candidate must possess an appropriate Trade Test Certificate, a valid driver’s license, and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Key skills required include technical analysis, problem-solving, and knowledge of legal compliance related to safety equipment. The application deadline is 16h00 on 23 June 2025, and all applications must be submitted on the mandatory Z83 form to the specified address or email.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/47
SALARY: R382 047 – R433 176 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Stores Depot Wingfield, Goodwood
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): Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Technical analysis and report writing
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Conflict management
- Knowledge of computer aided technical applications.
DUTIES:
- Inspect, service, repair, test, replace, install and pack where necessary, specific inflatable life rafts and associated emergency packs and equipment that you are certified to do
- Inspect, service, repair and test life jackets that you are certified to do
- Manufacture, as required, items which relate to this mustering from fabric, canvas, leather, plastic, rubber and other job related materials
- Maintain specific records
- Ensure that all policies and procedures regarding survival equipment are adhered to at all times
- Ensure that you are conversant with the safety codes
- Pre-delivering of all lifesaving equipment
- ie ensure the lifesaving equipment is serviceable before it leaves the Depot to the end user.
ENQUIRIES: WO2 G.Tekwane Tel No: (021) 597 5316
APLICATIONS : 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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