Senior Technical Officer REF No: 9993349 at Armscor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 – Technical 
• Driver’s license – Code C1 
• National Technical Certificate (at least NTC6) 
• Maps & Navigation 
• 4 – 5 years’ experience in weapon systems 

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

• To ensure that the MOU and six monthly inspection are prepared according to client requirements. 
• To ensure that the foreign client weapon systems are prepared for tests. 
• Assist the weapon technician with first and second line repair tasks. 
• Safe operation of infantry, artillery and armour weapon systems according to Alkantpan procedures and client’s Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to procedures. 
• To ensure safety and security of all weapons. 
• The preparation, release and operation of weapons according to test requirement. 
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of targets according to test requirements. 
• Supervise the test team (technical officers) during the preparation, operation and after fire routine/mop-up of weapons and targets. 
• Act as mentor for junior personnel (technical officers and assistants) 
• Escort weapon systems during import and export to and from port of entry. 
• Render any other related duties  

KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the management systems (e.g. SHE, Quality, etc.)
• Knowledge of weapons (infantry and/or armour, and/or artillery)