This tender opportunity from the South African Navy, Fleet Command, is for a qualified and highly experienced Artisan Foreman to be based at the Naval Base in Simon’s Town. The successful candidate will lead the Drawing Office team within the Facilities Division. Key requirements include an appropriate Trade Test Certificate, a valid driver’s license, and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience. The role demands a unique blend of advanced technical skills—including detailing design drawings, writing specifications, and project management—and strong leadership capabilities. Duties involve site surveying, preparing working drawings, updating \”as-built\” documentation, and performing team leader responsibilities. The position offers a annual salary between R480,261 and R547,635. All applications must be submitted by 16h00 on June 23, 2025.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/13
SALARY: R480 261 – R547 635 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Simon’s Town: Facilities Division
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): Mechanical/ Constructive / Electrical Trade Test
- Detailing of design drawings
- Writing of Specifications / Statements of Works
- Report writing and Repair of investigations
- A good knowledge of computer aided design
- Excellent ability with detail design drawings
- Project Management experience, Technical design and analysis knowledge
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Technical report writing
- Technical consulting
- Ability to asses work unit performance data
- Ability to assess performance data from a quantitative and qualitative perspective
- Ability to deal with all emergency challenges which might arise during and after working hours
- Ability to adjust to unforeseen changes and requirements
- Ability to adapt to the procedures of a Design environment
- Ability to perform Technical Calculations accurately
- Proficiency in MS Office packages, particularly Excel
- 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, Management, Financial Management, team work and creative skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
DUTIES:
- Surveying of Sites
- Preparation of Working Drawings
- Updating “As Built” Drawings
- Undertaking Drawing Office Duties
- Undertake Team Leader duties in respect of the Drawing Office.
ENQUIRIES: Lt Cdr J.R. Labuschange Tel No: (021) 787 5237 / 5242
APPLICATIONS:
- Ms A.M
- Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Fleet Command HQ, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995 or email to [email protected] 14
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