Naval Architect Engineer â Marine Projects (12-Month Contract)

Recruiter:

Swift Human Resources

Job Ref:

CEN000932/LK

Date posted:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Location:

Simonstown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Naval Architect Engineer – Marine Projects (12-Month Contract)
Location: Simonstown Dockyard
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Mobilization: September 2025)
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret-level Security Clearance required

We are seeking a Naval Architect Engineer with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in marine or shipbuilding environments. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile marine project in a secure, multidisciplinary setting.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture (NQF Level 7) or equivalent from an accredited institution
3+ years of relevant experience in ship design, marine systems, or naval architecture
Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA and actively pursuing professional registration
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Access)
Working knowledge of budgeting, project, and financial management
Strong understanding of engineering design, theory, applied maths, and physics
Beginner to intermediate proficiency in:

AutoCAD and 3D design tools
Engineering design/simulation software

Key Attributes:

Professional, ethical, and trustworthy conduct
Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across diverse disciplines
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Results-focused, deadline-driven, and quality-oriented

Project Overview:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering firm for a major Marine contract based at Simonstown Dockyard. The contract duration is 12 months, with mobilization set for September 2025. All roles require candidates to be eligible for Security Clearance at Secret level. This is a high-profile opportunity for skilled professionals to contribute to a key national project within the defence and maritime sector.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a Naval Architect Engineer with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in marine or shipbuilding environments. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile marine project in a secure, multidisciplinary setting.

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.

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