The South African Navy is seeking a skilled Telephone Network Artisan for a position at Naval Base Simon’s Town (REF: NAVAL/18/19/25/35). The role offers a salary range of R382,047 – R433,176 per annum and requires an appropriate Trade Test Certificate with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Key responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of telephone networks (analogue/digital/VoIP), cable jointing, supervision of contractors, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, technical reporting skills, and management capabilities. Applications must be submitted on form Z83 by 23 June 2025. Strict submission guidelines apply, including original signed documents and a detailed CV. Enquiries: Lt L.C. Letshabo (021 787 5869) or WO1 N.P. Keeme (021 787 5790).
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/35
SALARY: R382 047 – R433 176 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Simon’s Town, Telephone Exchange
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): Experience in telephone network installation, maintenance and repairs of telephone lines and instruments will be an advantage
- Applicant must be able to use power tools and technical instruments
- Applicant must have good interpersonal skills and a sound knowledge of Main Distribution Frames, Cable jointing, Digital (EG VoIP) and analogue telephone systems and good 23 communication skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
- Ability to compile Technical reports
- Knowledge of legal compliance
- Ability to supervise staff
- Management skills, good verbal and written communication skills, budgeting, workflow control, and team leadership
- Planning and organisation skills.
DUTIES:
- Execution of voice technical service provision operations, conduct voice technical support services, execute voice technical service provisions operations, monitor SAN ICT telephone network operations
- Provide Telephone Network cable reticulation services, provide telephone instrument technical services, provide fixed line (Telkom) connectivity services and provide fixed line connectivity for foreign and local vessels
- Distribution account holder for the technical section
- Maintain accurate cable reticulation records
- Execution and control of job card system
- Communicating with Contractors, performing tasks not included in the job description
- Ordering and managing stores
- Supervise Contractors’ work.
ENQUIRIES: Lt L.C. Letshabo Tel No: (021) 787 5869 / WO1 N.P. Keeme Tel No: (021) 787 5790
APPLICATIONS:
- 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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