The South African Navy is tendering for a permanent Electronic Engineering Technician position at Naval Base Durban. This role is critical for maintaining and repairing the Navy’s electronic systems. The ideal candidate must possess a National Diploma in Engineering, a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification technical experience, and must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. Key responsibilities include conducting planned maintenance, operating test equipment to diagnose faults, and using software-driven instruments for analysis. The position offers a government salary between R391,671 and R418,332 per annum. Applications must be submitted on the official Z83 form before the strict deadline of 16h00 on 23 June 2025. No late or faxed applications will be considered.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/30
SALARY: R391 671 – R418 332 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Durban
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): Electronic technician experience would be an advantage
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Technical report writing
- Conduct planned maintenance of electronic systems
- Repair electronic systems and equipment
- Conduct testing of electronic systems and equipment
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and information relating to electronic systems
- Computer aided technical applications
- Knowledge of electronic maintenance and repair procedures
- Knowledge of electronic test equipment and calibration 21 procedure standards
- Project Management
- Decision making, problem solving and analysis skills
- Knowledge of technical design and analysis
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Research and development
- Mentoring and coaching.
DUTIES:
- Conduct planned Maintenance on Electronic Systems
- Operate Test Equipment and diagnose faults
- Use software driven Test Instruments for testing and analysis of data for the quality of electronic equipment.
ENQUIRIES: CPO T.A. Makeleng Tel No: (031) 460 6368
APPLICATIONS:
- Cdr S.K
- Sibiya, SA Navy, Naval Base Durban, Private Bag X1, Durban, 4036
- Hand Deliver: Naval Base Durban, Salisbury Island, Off Bay Head Road, Fynlands, Durban 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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