The South African Navy is seeking a skilled Artisan specializing in Clothing and Textiles for the Detail Clothing Store at Naval Base Simon’s Town. The role involves garment alterations, badge sewing, equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must possess a Trade Test Certificate, 5+ years of post-qualification experience, and proficiency in pattern-making, machine adjustments, and fabric knowledge. Applications must be submitted via Form Z83 by 23 June 2025. Strict adherence to submission guidelines is required.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/42
SALARY: R382 047 – R433 176 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Simon’s Town, Detail Clothing Store, Simon’s Town
CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2025 at16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate
- 5 years post qualification experience as an Artisan
- Valid driver’s license
- Special requirements (Skills needed): Ability to make and grade patterns
- Ability to adjust machines
- Ability to unpick, hemming and shortening of garments
- Ability to re-size garments
- Ability to undertake the measurement of personnel
- Ability to utilise various types of sewing machines
- Ability to apply badges and braiding
- Ability to understand basic machine maintenance and fault finding
- Ability to perform basic record keeping
- Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English at all levels
- Leadership, supervision and management competency skills
- General knowledge of clothing and textile / fabrics
- Knowledge of OHS Act
- Basic knowledge of administration
- Team work skills
- Problem solving skills
- Planning and organising skills
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Knowledge of computer aided technical applications
- Knowledge of technical report writing.
DUTIES:
- Alterations of clothing
- Sewing on rank badges
- Assembling medals and ribbons
- Budget for stores and equipment
- Maintain equipment
- Safety and security (OHASA).
ENQUIRIES: WO1 C.M. Nkuna Tel No: (021) 787 3228
APLICATIONS : Ms A.M. Kau-Tsoanyane, SA Navy, Fleet Command HQ, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995 or email to [email protected]
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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