This is a tender opportunity for a supervisory engineering position within the South African Navy’s Fleet Command Headquarters in Simon’s Town. The role, Ref. NAVAL/18/19/25/04, involves leading the Constructive Section of the Naval Design Office, controlling projects, acceptance trials, and engineering changes for support vessels. The ideal candidate must possess a National Diploma in Engineering, 6 years of post-qualification technical experience, and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. Essential skills include proven experience in a marine design environment, knowledge of Class/IMO rules, proficiency in AutoCad, and strong leadership abilities. The annual salary offered is between R551,493 and R631,056. The closing date for applications is 23 June 2025 at 16h00.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/04
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 Commercial shipyard / marine constructive design environment
- Experience in a Marine / Mechanical drawing office in a Marine Engineering / Naval Architectural discipline is essential
- Knowledge of Class and IMO rules and regulations for surface vessels is essential
- Knowledge of naval surface vessel rules and naval store’s 9 procurement practices would be advantageous
- Knowledge of refit procedures would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Procedures and Planning in a Design environment is essential
- Report writing
- Ability to compile and present technical reports
- Proven problem solving skills and interpretation of analysis is essential
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCad / Caddie and MS Office suite is essential
- Proven strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet target dates
- Knowledge of Legal compliance
- Financial Management
- Technical design and analysis.
DUTIES:
- Supervising and leading the Constructive Section, of a Naval Design Office
- Controlling the Constructive Acceptance and Trial functions of the Naval Design Office
- Controlling the Constructive element of the Support Vessel Engineering Change (EC) and upgrade service
- Controlling Constructive Projects, Tasks and Functions of the Naval Design Office
- Managing and Organizing the Constructive Section of the Naval Design Office.
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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