The South African Navy is hiring an Artisan Foreman (Painting) at Naval Base Durban (REF: NAVAL/18/19/25/12). This permanent position offers a salary range of R480,261 – R547,635 per annum. Candidates must possess a Trade Test Certificate, 10+ years of post-qualification experience, and expertise in painting processes, spray gun operation, and team leadership. Key responsibilities include task allocation, quality compliance, inventory management, and staff training. Applications close on 23 June 2025. Submit form Z83 via email ([email protected]) or hand delivery. Enquiries: WO2 T.G. Januarie at (031) 480 6411.
REFNO: NAVAL/18/19/25/12
SALARY: R480 261 – R547 635 per annum
CENTRE: Naval Base Durban 13
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): Previous painting experience would be an advantage
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English at all levels
- Technical report writing
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of specific painting processes and aids
- Knowledge of basic maintenance of machinery with low level of complexity in operating it
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and painting equipment
- Ability to operate spray gun machines
- Ability to perform routine tasks
- Ability to work in a team and individually
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Must be physically fit to perform painting duties
- Planning and organising skills
- Project Management
- Knowledge of Legal Compliance
- Computer aided technical applications and skills
- Production process knowledge and skills
- Finance Management
- Change Management
- Problem solving
- Mentoring and coaching.
DUTIES:
- Execute duties in compliance with the Code of Conduct and the Quality Assurance Manual
- Allocate tasks to staff and ensure that they have the resources to execute their assignments
- Ensure target dates are met
- Bring forecasted over-runs to the attention of the Planning Section timeously
- Ensure the effective and efficient management and distribution of all relevant Job Cards
- Effectively monitor the proper execution of all job related tasks
- Manage the effective execution of the Section’s tasked work
- Manage the execution of tasked Job Cards
- Provide a supervised workshop facility to allow Section’s personnel to carry out the repair and self-maintenance of their equipment
- Manage the Paint Shop Service to maintain stores Inventory
- Manage the section’s administration commitments
- Successful applicant can be expected to be a team player
- Assist with the training of newly appointed cleaners and the introduction and use of equipment.
ENQUIRIES: WO2 T.G. Januarie. Tel No: (031) 480 6411
APPLICATIONS:
- Cdr S.K
- Sibiya, SA Navy, Naval Base Durban, Private Bag X1, Durban, 4036
- Hand Deliver: Naval Base Durban, Salisbury Island, Off Bay Head Road, Fynlands, Durban 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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