This tender opportunity is for a Logistic Engineering Technician position within the South African Navy’s Fleet Command HQ, based in Simon’s Town. The role is central to providing engineering and logistics support for naval systems. The ideal candidate must possess a National Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent) and have at least six years of relevant post-qualification technical experience. Key requirements include compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician, a valid driver’s license, and proven expertise in logistic support analysis, plans development, and systems engineering. The position offers an annual salary between R551,493 and R631,056. The application deadline is strict: 16h00 on June 23, 2025. Applications must be submitted on the mandatory Z83 form, accompanied by a detailed CV, to the specified address or email. Note that comprehensive personnel suitability and security clearance checks form part of the appointment process.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/03
SALARY: R551 493 – R631 056 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
- 6 years post qualification technical experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Proven experience in a Design Environment, Logistic Support Analysis or Logistic Plans development environment is essential
- Experience in Logistic Plans development, experience in logistic support design, specification and verification, experience in logistic elements as contained in Support Baselines would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering, Verbal and written communications skills, Analytical and problem solving skills and interpretation and analysis
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents is essential
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite and computer aided engineering applications
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet target dates
- Technical consulting
- Project Management
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Report writing
- Financial Management.
DUTIES:
- Participating in Logistic Support Analysis
- Participating in Logistic Plans Development, Participating in Logistic Support design Specification and Verification, Supervising the development of Logistic support baselines for SAN systems and Supervising Logistic Engineering personnel.
ENQUIRIES: R Adm (JG) D.E. Hollis Tel No: (021) 787 3994
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 Professional 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
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