ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (ARMSCOR) VACANCIES

​ARTISAN MECHANICAL FITTER/ FITTER AND TURNER
REFERENCE NO.: DY25/06/01
JOB GRADE: C2
LOCATION: Dockyard, Simons Town, Cape Town
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To supply an efficient and effective Mechanical Fitting service capability to the fleet of the South African Navy, its various shore establishments and visiting ships.
 
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• To implement tasks as assigned by supervisors in line with estimated timelines
• Interpret job card requirements and identify all required resources to perform a job
• To adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and initiate appropriate actions and rectify any unsafe activities.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate any identified risks
• Identify procedures to be followed and collate all requirements
• Execute the job adhering to all instructions, procedures, policies and regulations and stay within time and cost constraints.
• Liaise with, support and assist superiors, project managers and other sections to ensure optimum completion of jobs by the Dockyard.
• Complete and maintain all applicable records
• Abide by, promote and partake in all safety, health, environmental, quality and security requirements of the Dockyard
• Lead and supervise colleagues, junior staff as well as contractors and assist with their training requirement.
• Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee’s work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• N3 and Trade Certificate in appropriate trade endorsed by the Department of Labour or applicable Seta (Red seal).

 
EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years technical experience in an industrial or similar environment.

 
SPECIAL PROFICIENCY/SKILLS

• Knowledge and working experience on maintaining, repairing and overhauling of marine propulsion systems, steering gear systems, a wide variety of winches, pumps and valves. 
• Ability to use, read and interpret detailed drawings, measuring instruments, technical manuals and blueprints 
• Experience in conducting simple machining operations on conventional lathes, drill presses and milling machines. 
• Experience in conducting trouble-shooting and diagnostics on mechanical systems. 
• Ability to utilize workshop hand tools, lifting tackle and overhead cranes. 
• 5s cleaning standards 
• Ability to plan job accordingly in relation to resources required. 
• Must be willing to work overtime 
• Ability to function as part of a team 
• Ability to work in heights, and confined spaces 
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sound knowledge of safety requirements related to mechanical fitting 
• Sound Knowledge of quality control requirements related to mechanical fitting.

 
 
The closing date for applications is 7 July 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
 
To apply. send your application to careersdy@armscor.co.za.
 
NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process. In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. 
 
People with disabilities are encouraged toapply.
 
Enquiries: Ms Zanele Masiza (021 787 3137)

​TECHNICIAN
Reference Number: 9993443
Job Grade: C5
Location: Gerotek Test Facilities, Pretoria West, Gauteng (On-Site, Full-Time)
 
ABOUT THE JOB:
To render a professional engineering service through the test and evaluation of products and systems in support of the DOD, Armscor, local and international commercial industry value chains.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Essential: National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electronic) 
• Essential: Driver’s license (B) 
• Added advantage: Registration with ECSA or affiliated member 
• Essential: 3 – 4 years’ experience 

 
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREA

• The incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions but not limited to;
• Compiling of environmental test procedures and instructions for all projects. 
• Compiling of cost calculations and quotations under supervision for approval by management. 
• Preparation and setup of test items (e.g., equipment under test) according to specifications. 
• Test and evaluation of electronic / mechanical products and systems in accordance with provided specifications (under supervision for advanced systems). 
• Recording and interpretation of test data. 
• Write test reports to be submitted to the Senior or Chief Technician. 
• Comply with the Quality Management System and regulatory requirements in the execution of duties. 
• To undertake professional development activities to maintain and extent competence within the component environmental testing space. 

 
KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of electronic / mechanical products and systems Test specifications 
• Operating of test equipment as well as data acquisitioning 
• Processing and reduction 
• Knowledge of quality systems 

 
 
To apply, send your Curriculum Vitae to Vacancies@armscor.co.za
 
NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process. In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. 
 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
The closing date for applications is 29 July 2025. Late applications will not be considered. 
 
Enquiries: Ms Thato Khahleli(012 428 2469)

​CHIEF SCIENTIST
Reference Number: 9993364
Job Grade: D5
Location: IMT, Simon’s Town, Western Cape (On-Site, Full-Time)
 
ABOUT THE JOB:
The role of the Chief Scientist is to provide expert systems and technology support to the SA Navy and other clients, and to execute and manage technically complex projects with multiple specialist and support personnel as team members.
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Essential: Grade 12 
• Essential: BSc Hons Degree in applicable Science (Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Computer Science) 
• Added advantage: Master’s degree in applicable Science 
• Added advantage: SACNASP registration 

 
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS
The incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions but not limited to;

• To manage and execute scientifically complex projects with multiple specialist and support personnel as team members. 
• Expert contribution to the development, integration, application and/or analysis of naval systems (in domain specific capability area). 
• May develop complex computer models in order to simulate and to interpret results and to perform mathematical verification. 
• To provide inputs to the long-term capability development plan. 
• To promote and maintain client interfaces to promote own technical area/expertise.
• To decide on technology implementation that will influence readiness in the medium term. 
• May provide hardware / software design tasks of a complex nature. 
• To write scientific reports specifying raw data as well as interpretation of results and make recommendations. 
• To translate the client expectations into a valid scientific solution. 
• To develop solutions to complex scientific problems and document it in scientific reports. 
• Execution of system tests (hardware / software) and document test results. 
• Interpret complex measured results and propose actions and recommendations. 
• Comprehend and apply knowledge of the widely applied principles underpinning good scientific practice and specialist knowledge. 
• Be responsible for making complex scientific decisions as part of scientific activities. 

 
KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Expert knowledge of modeling and simulation and solution procedures
• Expert knowledge of requirement analysis
• Expert knowledge in translating technical data into actionable insights
• Expert knowledge of data analysis
• Knowledge of Decision Analysis
• Expert knowledge of processes of science
• Knowledge of Techno Maritime area.

 
 
To apply, send your Curriculum Vitae to Vacancies@armscor.co.za
 
NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process. In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. 
 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
The closing date for applications is 29 July 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
 
Enquiries: Ms Thato Khahleli (012 428 2469)




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