The South African Navy is seeking to fill two (x2) Engineering Technician positions within the Naval Engineering Services division at Fleet Command HQ in Simon’s Town. This is a permanent public service role with an annual salary range of R391,671 to R418,332. The successful candidate will be responsible for key duties in Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), including developing logistic plans, designing support specifications, and establishing support baselines for SAN systems.Essential requirements include a National Diploma in Engineering (or relevant qualification), three years of post-qualification technical experience, a valid driver’s license, and current compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. Critical skills needed are experience in maintenance engineering, the ability to compile technical reports, proficiency in MS Office and computer-aided engineering, and the ability to read technical drawings.Applications must be submitted on the mandatory Z83 form with a detailed CV to the provided address or email by **16:00 on June 23, 2025**. Strict application procedures apply, including personnel suitability and security clearance checks for shortlisted candidates.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/24 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R391 671 – R418 332 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
- 3 years post qualification technical experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Proven experience in a maintenance engineering field is essential
- Proven ability to compile and present technical reports in English
- Knowledge of computer aided engineering applications
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite
- Knowledge of Class and IMO rules and regulations would be advantageous
- Planning, organising and problem solving skills in a technical environment
- Reasoning and mathematical skills
- Strong interpersonal relations skills
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents is essential
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Project Management
- Research and development.
DUTIES:
- Participating in Logistic Support Analysis and Logistic Plans development service
- Participating in Logistic support design, specification and verification
- Participating in the development of Logistic support baselines for SAN systems.
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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