NDT Technician at Armscor

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
• Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority.
• Carry out NDT inspection and tests in workshops, on-board submarines, ships, pressure vessels, structural work, mechanical and electrical equipment to point out the state of the materials.
• Provide a consulting service with respect to NDT methods to be carried out on specific projects.
• Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required;
• Compile and submit reports as required;
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan;
• Develop, implement and maintain databases; and
• Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets.
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
• Research/literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise; and
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/ National Diploma in NDT.
• Registration with ECSA or relevant body as Engineering Technician or eligible for registration.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in the field of NDT or Ship Surveying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reading and understanding of engineering drawings.
• Basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge.
• Material Science in-depth knowledge.
• Ability to conceptualize technical information.

SPECIAL PROFICIENCY/SKILLS

• Decision making.
• Creativity.
• Customer focus.
• Attention to detail.
• Be able to work in a team and independently.
• Good communication.
• Customer service.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Technical report writing.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Computer skills, communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.

The closing date for applications is 28 July 2026