This is a tender opportunity for an Artisan Foreman position within the Technical Upkeep Section of the SA Navy’s Fleet Command Headquarters in Simon’s Town. The role is a senior technical and management position focused on overseeing the repair, maintenance, and refit of mechanical equipment for naval vessels. Key responsibilities include investigating and compiling technical specifications, managing repair contracts with external facilities, monitoring repair work, and ensuring the successful return of equipment to service. The ideal candidate must possess an appropriate Trade Test Certificate, a valid driver’s license, and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience as an Artisan or Artisan Foreman. Essential skills include advanced project, financial, and contract management, along with strong technical report writing and leadership abilities. The closing date for applications is 23 June 2025 at 16h00.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/09
SALARY: R480 261 – R547 635 per annum
CENTRE: Fleet Command HQ: Technical Upkeep Section, 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
- 10 Years post qualification experience required as an Artisan / Artisan Foreman
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Project Management
- Supervisor management
- Contract management
- Financial management
- Extensive knowledge of Public Service and finance framework and relevant admin procedures, including norms and standards
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Technical report writing, Technical consulting and self-management
- Proficiency in MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Word
- Proven advanced ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal) in English at all levels
- Advanced analytical thinking, conducting research, policy interpretation problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Leadership, Supervision and Management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Production process knowledge and skills
- Change Management
- Planning and organising skills.
DUTIES:
- Investigate and compile Statements of work or Specifications
- Manage the availability of repairable equipment to SAN repair facility or Contractor
- Verification of quotation
- Monitor repairs undertaken by the SAN repair facility or Contractor
- Carry out acceptance of repaired equipment
- Ensure equipment is returned to the SAN unit or vessel
- Verification of authority documentation
- Carry out Class management duties for refits, DEDs and AMPs
- Carry out mechanical equipment management for refits, DEDs and AMPs
- Verification of Armscor Dockyard store request.
ENQUIRIES: Lt (SAN) T.G. Moeleso Tel No: (021) 787 4379
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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