This tender opportunity from the South African Navy is for a Candidate Engineering Technician position based at the Fleet Command Headquarters in Simon’s Town. The role offers a salary between R338,748 and R359,604 per annum. The successful candidate will provide technical support under supervision in a naval marine environment, assisting with research, design, operations, and maintenance. Key requirements include a National Diploma in Engineering (or relevant qualification), a valid driver’s license, and compulsory registration as a Candidate Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). No previous experience is required. Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form by 16:00 on June 23, 2025, to the specified address or email. Strict application procedures and statutory requirements apply.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/51
SALARY: R338 748 – R359 604 per annum
CENTRE: Fleet Command HQ: Naval Engineering Services, Simon’s Town
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
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): No previous experience required
- Render Technical Services under supervision to assist Engineers, Technologists and Associates in field, workshop and technical office activities in a Naval Marine environment
- Project Management
- Engineering design and analysis
- Computer aided engineering applications
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Planning, organising, and problem solving skills.
DUTIES:
- To render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance under supervision
- Candidate Engineering Technician is responsible for preparing and keeping documentation that is necessary to manage the training process by means of a Portfolio of Learning
- Undertaking Research and Development
- Perform administrative and related functions
- Adherence to OHS regulations.
ENQUIRIES: Capt (SAN) M. Ncanana Tel No: (021) 787 4389
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 Candidate Engineering Technician.
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
#VacanciesToday