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This tender 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 leading drawing office duties, including site surveying, preparing working drawings, updating \”as-built\” drawings, and performing team leader functions. Key requirements include advanced technical design skills, project management experience, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), and strong leadership abilities. The position offers a salary between R480,261 and R547,635 per annum. 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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