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This tender opportunity, reference number NAVAL/18/19/25/13, is for an Artisan Foreman position within the Facilities Division at the Naval Base in Simon’s Town. The role is a senior technical position requiring an appropriate Trade Test Certificate and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of technical duties including surveying sites, preparing and updating technical drawings, and leading the Drawing Office team. Key requirements include advanced skills in computer-aided design (CAD), project management, technical report writing, and legal compliance. The position offers an annual salary between R480,261 and R547,635. Applications must be submitted by 16h00 on 23 June 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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