Pipe Fitting and Boiler Making Supervisor at Armscor

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Organize workflow and assign work to personnel to ensure attainment of section’s objectives in accordance to company policies, work procedures, work instructions, project schedules, work orders and employee capabilities.
• Supervise pipe fabrication, repair and installation activities and apply knowledge of various materials, hot work processes, cutting techniques, welding equipment and fabrication requirements.
• Set performance goals and deadlines in ways that comply with divisional plan, evaluate employee’s performance, accountability and provide feedback for continued employee growth.
• Disciplines staff as and when required in accordance with company disciplinary procedures and institutes corrective action.
• Provide specialist advice on ship repair, construction, maintenance and installation to ensure work is carried out to the correct naval standards.
• Conduct risk assessment and ensure work is carried out in compliance to OHS Act and housekeeping requirements.
• Ensuring that the staff are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Liaise with Section Manager on capacity problems and workshop clerk on administrative duties.
• Ensure that work is completed within the estimated time, to the correct applicable standards and that all documentation is completed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide technical input on specific equipment, control items, items of supply for budgetary and/or purchasing purposes.
• Provide technical input for configuration management and control by verifying and proposing technical documentation changes relating to systems and spares
• Undertaking of specified personnel administrative responsibilities to ensure an efficient and highly motivated workforce

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Technical Diploma/ National Diploma in mechanical engineering
• Trade Certificate Pipe Fitting or Boiler making (Red seal) or Pipe Fitter Category 5 would be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years post qualification technical experience in the pipe fitting or Boilermaking field.
• 2 Years Supervisory experience

Added advantages:

• Experience in Marine and military industrial environment.
• Experience in the manufacturing and boat building field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Gathering and analyzing information/data from various sources in order to determine the cause of a problems and proposing appropriate solutions.
• Literate in interpreting technical procedures and welding standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.

SPECIAL PROFICIENCY/SKILLS

• Knowledge of various materials, applicable codes, pipe fabrication and repair techniques, and equipment used in the pipe fitting and Boilermaking trade.
• Knowledge of the Occupational, Health and Safety Act.
• Basic knowledge of other supporting trades such shipwrights, welding and fitting.
• Skilled in the handling of personnel problems professionally.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Leadership abilities.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Computer literate

 The closing date for applications is 28 July 2026.