The South African Navy invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies at SA Navy units in Saldanha, Simon’s Town, Goodwood, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Silvermine and Gordon’s Bay. These opportunities are suitable for applicants with Grade 12, ABET qualifications, HR administration skills, registry experience, provisioning knowledge, cleaning, grounds maintenance and food service support abilities.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | South African Navy |
| Department | Department of Defence |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the provided advert extract |
| Locations | Saldanha, Simon’s Town, Goodwood, Pretoria, Durban, Gqeberha, Silvermine and Gordon’s Bay |
| Application Method | Post, hand delivery or email |
| Salary Range | R144 024 – R279 708 per annum |
| Required Documents | As stated in the official advert |
Personnel Officer Production Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/14
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SAS Saldanha, Saldanha Military Base, Saldanha
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required, although exposure in a human resources environment will be an advantage.
Applicants must have computer skills, especially MS Word and MS Excel, good communication skills in English, confidentiality, analytical skills, reasoning ability, organisational skills, problem-solving, decision-making, client service skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide leave administration, inland accommodation expenditure services, remuneration administration, service termination administration, personnel movement control, medical administration, medals and awards administration, housing services and personnel records services.
Duties also include filing documents, updating registers, typing basic correspondence and supporting senior officials.
Enquiries
Lt Cdr LW Moqekoane
Tel: 022 702 3630
Personnel Officer Production Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/15
Posts: 2
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SAS Simonsberg, Simon’s Town
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required, although knowledge of HR maintenance will be an advantage.
Applicants must be able to conduct relevant system transactions, perform functional process activities, use MS Office, communicate effectively in English and compile memorandums and registers.
Duties
The successful candidates will administer client services related to leave, medical matters, medals and awards, termination of service, housing, official travel, inland and accommodation expenditure, remuneration and personnel records.
Enquiries
WO1 M Marimuthu
Tel: 021 787 5580
Personnel Officer Production Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/16
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SAS Wingfield, Wingfield Military Base, Goodwood
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required, although HR administration exposure will be an advantage.
Applicants must have communication skills, interpersonal skills, organising skills and computer literacy in MS Word and MS Excel.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide HR administration support to the unit.
Duties include leave administration, inland and accommodation expenditure, remuneration, service termination, personnel movement control, medical and awards administration, housing and personnel records services.
Enquiries
WO1 S Bawa
Tel: 021 590 2777
Provisioning Administration Clerk Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/17
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: Base Supply Organisation
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Knowledge of stores provisioning administration and management will be a strong recommendation.
Courses in Depot Inventory Management Systems such as OSIS and Depot Stores Accounting will be advantageous.
Duties
The successful candidate will capture data on material requirements, manage demands placed by units, provide provisioning advice administration services for system commodity requirements and implement job training requirements.
Enquiries
SWO V Mpela
Tel: 021 787 3946
Provisioning Administration Clerk Production Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/18
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SAS Wingfield, Wingfield Military Base, Goodwood
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure in store warehousing, administration and a materiel environment will be an advantage.
Applicants must have MS Office proficiency, good communication skills, organising skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, planning skills and the ability to work independently.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct demand and disposal administration, administer serviceable and repairable items, conduct store transit administration and participate in stocktaking of main ledgers.
Enquiries
WO2 HE Van Rooyen
Tel: 021 590 2638
Provisioning Administration Clerk Production Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/19
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SAS Wingfield, Wingfield Military Base, Goodwood
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure in store warehousing, administration and a materiel environment will be an advantage.
A completed Inventory Management System course such as OSIS will also be an advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct victual accounting administration, conduct Distribution Account muster and transfers, conduct petty cash purchases and services, participate in stocktaking of main ledgers and report loss and damage.
Enquiries
WO2 HE Van Rooyen
Tel: 021 590 2638
Secretary Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/20
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SA Navy Headquarters, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of secretarial or personal assistant functions, office administration, MS Office, telephone etiquette, typing skills, customer service, planning, organising and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidate will keep and update the manager’s diary, arrange appointments, take minutes, prepare memorandums and letters, prepare briefings and slideshows, make travel arrangements, order stationery, provide reception services and support office security.
Enquiries
Ms TC Sibaya
Tel: 021 339 4185 / 4186
Secretary Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/21
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SA Navy Headquarters, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of secretarial or personal assistant functions, office administration, MS Office, customer service, telephone etiquette, typing, planning, organising and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial and personal assistant support, including diary management, appointment scheduling, minute taking, drafting correspondence, preparing briefings, making travel arrangements, ordering stationery and coordinating office communication.
Enquiries
Ms TC Sibaya
Tel: 021 339 4185 / 4186
Secretary Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/22
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SA Navy Headquarters, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of secretarial or PA functions, general office administration, MS Office, customer service, telephone etiquette, typing skills, planning, organising and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidate will update the manager’s diary, arrange appointments, take minutes, type memorandums and letters, prepare briefings and slideshows, make travel arrangements, order stationery and provide reception and office support services.
Enquiries
Ms TC Sibaya
Tel: 012 339 4185 / 4186
Secretary Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/23
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SA Navy Headquarters, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of secretarial or PA functions, general office administration, MS Office, customer service, telephone etiquette, typing skills, planning, organising and problem-solving.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial support, manage the diary, arrange appointments, take minutes, prepare correspondence, manage general office duties, arrange engagements and meetings, make travel arrangements and provide reception and communication support.
Enquiries
Ms TC Sibaya
Tel: 012 339 4185 / 4186
Registry Clerk Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/24
Posts: 3
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: HR Administration Support
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have communication skills, knowledge of business planning, budgeting and support systems, leadership skills, supervisory skills, team management skills, MS Office knowledge and the ability to coach and mentor subordinates.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist in establishing and maintaining the operational business framework and systems of the work unit.
Duties include managing day-to-day work unit requirements and supervising personnel and general work unit requirements.
Enquiries
Cdr J Howe
Tel: 021 787 4220 / 3848
Registry Clerk Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/25
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: HR Administration Support
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have communication skills, managerial and leadership skills, MS Office literacy, understanding of the specific environment and command and control knowledge.
Duties
The successful candidate will receive, file, dispatch and distribute incoming and outgoing restricted and confidential correspondence.
Duties also include creating, maintaining, safekeeping and archiving files, faxing and photocopying.
Enquiries
Cdr J Howe
Tel: 021 787 4220 / 3848
Registry Clerk Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/26
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Naval Staff College, Silvermine/Muizenberg
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Knowledge of configuration processes and technical documentation will be an advantage.
Applicants must have MS Office proficiency, accurate data capturing skills, communication skills, office administration knowledge, security regulation knowledge, telephone etiquette and good interpersonal relations.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide configuration administration services.
Duties include configuration auditing, control and distribution of documentation and configuration control.
Enquiries
Cdr TJ Kolobe
Tel: 081 475 0712
Registry Clerk Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/27
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: SAS Wingfield, Wingfield Military Base, Goodwood
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have communication skills, MS Word and MS Excel knowledge.
Registry environment knowledge and experience will be advantageous.
Applicants should be able to cope with periods of walking, standing, climbing and lifting heavy loads.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide postal services and manage records.
Duties include recording, organising, storing and retrieving information, performing provisioning and administrative functions for the HR department, receiving, dispatching and filing mail, creating and archiving files and assisting with faxing and photocopying.
Enquiries
WO1 S Bawa
Tel: 021 590 2777
Handyman Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/28
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum, Level 03
Centre: Naval Base Durban
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure in general building maintenance will be an advantage.
Applicants must have communication skills, ability to work under pressure, planning and organising skills, problem-solving skills, knowledge of maintenance equipment and tools, ability to interpret instructions and drawings, and knowledge of safety protocols.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform cleaning and first-line building maintenance, including fixtures, fittings and plumbing systems.
The candidate will also provide grounds maintenance services.
Enquiries
Cdr EJ Molema
Tel: 031 460 6150
Cleaner Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/29
Posts: 6
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town, Buffer’s Party: FCHQ
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of health and safety, cleaning processes, cleaning equipment and basic maintenance of machinery.
Applicants must be physically fit and able to work in a team and independently.
Duties
The successful candidates will clean offices and other facilities by sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, dusting and polishing furniture and floors.
Duties include cleaning ablution facilities, kitchenettes, utensils, workshops and vehicles, removing waste, reporting defects and assisting with training and use of equipment.
Enquiries
S Lt DM Mogolane / WO2 S Brijlal
Tel: 021 787 5239
Cleaner Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/30
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town, Buffer’s Party West Yard: Museum
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have communication ability, basic health and safety knowledge, cleaning process knowledge, basic hand tool knowledge, cleaning equipment knowledge and physical fitness.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform cleaning duties in offices or other facilities, including sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, dusting, polishing floors and furniture, cleaning ablution facilities and kitchenettes, removing waste and reporting defects.
Enquiries
S Lt DM Mogolane / WO2 S Brijlal
Tel: 021 787 5239
Cleaner Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/31
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: Project Office
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must be able to communicate in English, understand basic health and safety, perform routine tasks, work in a team and independently, and be physically fit.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform cleaning duties in offices and facilities, clean ablution facilities, kitchenettes, utensils, workshops and vehicles, remove waste, report workplace defects and assist with training on equipment use.
Enquiries
S Lt DM Mogolane / WO2 S Brijlal
Tel: 021 787 5239
Cleaner Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/32
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Station Gqeberha
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have basic cleaning, health and safety knowledge, basic numeracy and literacy skills, and physical fitness.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide unit facility and terrain cleaning services.
Duties include cleaning offices, ablution facilities, kitchenettes, workshops and vehicles, removing waste, replenishing ablution consumables, reporting defects and assisting with training on equipment use.
Enquiries
PO SA Magutshwa
Tel: 041 505 1005
Food Service Aid Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/33
Posts: 2
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Durban
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure in galley cleaning and venue preparation will be an advantage.
Applicants must have basic health and safety knowledge, cleaning process knowledge, equipment handling ability, basic numeracy and literacy, physical fitness and interpersonal skills.
Duties
The successful candidates will clean the galley and galley equipment.
Duties include keeping food stores and galley surroundings clean and preparing dining halls for meals.
Enquiries
WO1 NP Soni
Tel: 031 460 6414
Food Service Aid Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/34
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: SA Naval College, Gordon’s Bay
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have communication ability, basic health and safety knowledge, hygiene awareness and knowledge of basic kitchen machinery maintenance.
Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience will be advantageous.
Duties
The successful candidate will clean and scrub the galley and dining hall area, clear tables, wash cutlery, pots and kitchen equipment, unload and pack away victuals, set up and clear tables, assist with minor food and beverage preparation and perform other galley functions.
Enquiries
WO2 PW Davids
Tel: 021 787 4944
Groundsman Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/35
Posts: 3
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Durban
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure to a gardening environment will be an advantage.
Applicants must have physical strength, basic health and safety knowledge, gardening skills, knowledge of garden equipment, teamwork ability and the ability to prioritise and organise work.
Duties
The successful candidates will maintain outside terrains, prepare soil, maintain trees, flowers, shrubs and grass, remove alien vegetation, plant flowers and trees, water lawns and gardens, maintain plant health, remove refuse and prepare grounds for functions and parades.
Duties also include operating and maintaining light machinery and hand tools.
Enquiries
Cdr EJ Molema
Tel: 031 460 6150
Groundsman Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/36
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: SAS Saldanha, Saldanha Military Base, Saldanha
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure to gardening will be an advantage.
Applicants must have communication ability, basic health and safety knowledge, physical strength, knowledge of plants and garden equipment, gardening skills and ability to work in a team.
Duties
The successful candidate will maintain outside terrains, prepare soil, maintain trees, flowers, shrubs and grass, remove alien vegetation, water lawns and gardens, maintain plant health, remove refuse, assist with functions and parades, maintain light machinery and report equipment defects.
Enquiries
WO1 S Mdawe
Tel: 022 702 3630
Household Aid Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/37
Posts: 2
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Durban
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure in domestic cleaning and laundry will be an advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of domestic services, health and safety, cleaning processes, cleaning equipment and basic machinery maintenance.
Duties
The successful candidates will clean single quarters, communal ablutions and other communal areas.
Duties also include laundering linen and clothes.
Enquiries
WO1 NP Soni
Tel: 031 460 6414
Household Aid Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/38
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: SA Naval College, Gordon’s Bay
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Exposure in housekeeping or cleaning will be an advantage.
Applicants must have basic health and safety knowledge, hygiene awareness and knowledge of basic machinery maintenance.
Duties
The successful candidate will clean and scrub the galley and dining hall area, clear tables, wash cutlery and kitchen equipment, clean galley equipment, unload and pack away victuals, assist with food and beverage preparation and perform other galley-related duties.
Enquiries
WO2 PW Davids
Tel: 021 787 4944
Messenger Ref No: NAVAL/20/23/26/39
Posts: 2
Salary: R144 024 – R169 656 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town: HR Administration Support
Requirements
Applicants must have at least an ABET qualification.
No experience is required.
Driving ability and experience will be advantageous.
Applicants must be able to obtain a Military Driver’s Licence.
Applicants must have communication skills, planning and organising skills, problem-solving, time management, basic computer skills, office equipment operation skills and basic health and safety knowledge.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist with basic registry tasks, including sorting and faxing private and official mail.
Duties include safekeeping documents, distributing and delivering mail, documents, files and parcels to internal and external service centres, collecting documents and parcels and updating the document register.
Enquiries
Cdr J Howe
Tel: 021 787 4220 / 3848
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the address or email provided for the relevant post.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Defence official website.
Applications for Simon’s Town, Saldanha, Goodwood, Gqeberha, Silvermine and Gordon’s Bay Posts
Post applications to:
Mr J Stander
SA Navy
Private Bag X1
Simon’s Town
7995
Hand deliver to:
Fleet Command HQ
Building 1097
East Dockyard
St George’s Street
Simon’s Town
Email applications to:
Applications for SA Navy Headquarters Pretoria Posts
Post applications to:
WO2 WM Simango
SA Navy Headquarters
Private Bag X104
Pretoria
0001
Hand deliver to:
SA Navy Headquarters
224 Visagie Street
Pretoria
0001
Email applications to:
Applications for Naval Base Durban Posts
Post applications to:
Cdr SK Sibiya
SA Navy
Naval Base Durban
Private Bag X1
Durban
4036
Hand deliver to:
Naval Base Durban
Salisbury Island
Off Bay Head Road
Fynlands
Durban
Email applications to:
Important Notes for Applicants
Applicants must use the correct reference number for the post they are applying for.
Applications must be sent to the correct address or email linked to the relevant post.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly shows how they meet the requirements of the post.
Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further recruitment processes.
Applicants must not submit applications to the wrong centre or email address.