Department of Defence: Engineering Technician – 22 Positions

8. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (DESIGN
TECHNICIAN: WEAPONS ELECTRONIC) 3 POSTS
These posts are advertised in the DOD, broader Public Service and Media
(Flyers).
SALARY : OSD Salary Range: CE.Tec C R 222 150 – R 340 539 per annum
CENTRE : Director Fleet Logistics (NES) Simon’s Town

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Engineering. Three years post qualification technical
experience required and a valid Driver’s License. Special requirements: Proven
experience in an electrical / electronic engineering field is essential. Knowledge
of communication, navigational and power distribution systems would be
advantageous. Proven ability to compile and present technical reports in
English. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite, CAD and other software
used in design environment. Design and implementation knowledge essential.
Knowledge of writing of specifications and statements of work would be
advantageous. Knowledge of Class and IMO rules and regulations would be
advantageous. Planning, organising and problem solving skills in an engineering
environment. Reasoning and mathematical skills. Strong interpersonal relations
skills. Ability to draft, read and understand technical drawings. Ability to
diagnose electrical / electronic engineering problems and faults. Knowledge of
legal compliance. People and change management. Statutory Requirements:
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.

DUTIES : Executing system and subsystem advice and defects analysis service.
Executing integrated concepts and detail designs. Executing acceptance and
trials service. Executing project/task management services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R. Moody, Tel 021 787 4252/ 4091
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995

9. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (DESIGN
TECHNICIAN: SPECIFICATION) 3 POSTS
These posts are advertised in the DOD, broader Public Service and Media
(Flyers).
SALARY : OSD Salary Range: CE.Tec A R222 150 – R 340 539 per annum
CENTRE : Naval Engineering Section, Simon’s Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Engineering. Three Years post qualification technical
experience required and a valid Driver’s License. Special requirements: Proven
experience in an engineering environment is essential. Knowledge of MS Office
and CAD is essential. Knowledge of specifications and standards is essential.
Proven ability to compile and present technical reports in English. Knowledge of
manufacturing processes is essential. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work
under pressure and meet target dates. Knowledge of legal compliance. Planning
and organizing skills. Communication and problem solving skills. Ability to
produce technical reports. People and change management. Statutory

Requirement: Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering
Technician.
DUTIES : Providing an item specification/drawing service. Providing an item specification
technical investigation service. Providing an item specification information
support service.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Hangone Tel 021 787 4391
APPLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7975

CLOSING DATE : 05 September 2014 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed
copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any
Public Service department), which must be originally signed and dated by the
applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV (with full particulars
of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience)
and clear certified copies of original educational qualification certificates, ID
document and Driver’s license (where applicable). 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. Potential candidates, declared in
excess must indicate their excess status on Z83, 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 ito
the prescribed rules. The Department reserves the right not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).