ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION) GRADE A (NAV COM CEN DBN: TECHNICIAN) REF NO: NAVAL/01/22/04

SALARY: R316 536 – R337 791 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE: Naval Communication Centre Durban, Bluff, Durban

REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. 3 Years post qualification technical experience. Valid driver’s license (Civilian Code B). Special Requirements: Exposure to High Power Transmitters / RF will be an advantage. Ability to carry out fault finding to component level and effect repair. In-depth knowledge of communication systems and electrical installations. Knowledge of electrical circuits, including emergency generator sets and no-break power installations. Knowledge of air-conditioning and ventilation systems. Knowledge in the use of test equipment about all the above systems. Knowledge of Thermionic Emission principles. Leadership, supervision, and management skills. Planning, organizing skills, and being able to perform problem-solving and analysis. Ability to write technical reports. Knowledge of legal compliance. Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English at all levels. Proficiency in MS Office packages and computer-aided engineering packages. Knowledge of Project management. Knowledge of legal compliance.

 

DUTIES: Maintain and repair communications equipment and their peripherals. Ensure transmission quality. Supervise subordinate’s work. Implement corrective action to essential equipment when required (Diesel generators, power distribution, air cooling systems, etc). Manage and coordinate all administrative documents and processes to facilitate the technical requirements for Navcomcen Durban. Requirements: Compulsory Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.

ENQUIRIES: WO1 E.M. Khanyile Tel No: 031 451 1960/1
APPLICATIONS: Lt Cdr S.K. Sibiya, Naval Base Durban, Private Bag X 1, Bluff, 4036

NOTE: Own transport will be beneficial. Able to work in an underground location with mechanical air and lighting. Member will be required to perform shift work and overtime (days, night, and weekends).

CLOSING DATE: 11 February 2022 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE:The advertisement (s) contained herein is/are meant for the attention/perusal from all interested job seekers whether they are serving employees/officials of the DOD/Public Service, unemployed persons, or persons employed outside the Public Service. A person not employed by the DOD/Public Services is encouraged to apply for the vacancies advertised in this circular. The advertisement (s) contained herein is/are meant for the attention/perusal of all interested job seekers whether they are serving employees/officials of the DOD/Public Service, unemployed persons, or persons employed outside the Public Service. The person not employed by the DOD/Public Services are encouraged to apply for the vacancies advertised in this circular. 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, etc) and all required documents attached need not be certified (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies on or before the day of the interviews), (i.e. Educational qualifications, ID Copy and Driver s license). Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permits to their applications. Should you have a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Should an application be received where an applicant 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. If 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. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record-, citizenship- & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment

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 twelve (12) months regarding the prescribed rules and will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

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