Senior Engineer: Naval Corrosion
Closing Date: 2026-08-20
Job Description: ABOUT THE JOB: To provide specialist corrosion engineering expertise through the research, development, testing, and implementation of corrosion protection technologies, ensuring the reliability, availability, and lifecycle sustainability of naval platforms and maritime systems.
Job location: Simons-Town
Job Type: Full-Time
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Qualifications: Essential: • Grade 12 • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Added Advantage: • Honours Degree or Master\'s Degree in Corrosion Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Marine Engineering, or related field. • ECSA registration
Experience: EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 7 years\' relevant experience in corrosion engineering, materials engineering, marine engineering, or a related technical field. • Proven experience in corrosion assessment, mitigation, and protection of marine or industrial systems. • Demonstrated experience in laboratory testing, electrochemical analysis, and materials performance evaluation. • Experience in the development and testing of coatings, corrosion-resistant materials, and protective technologies. • Experience conducting technical investigations and root-cause analyses relating to material degradation and corrosion failures. • Experience translating research outcomes into practical engineering applications and operational solutions. • Experience interacting with clients and providing specialist engineering advisory services. • Experience in project execution, technical reporting, and multidisciplinary engineering environments. • Exposure to naval, maritime, defence, offshore, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments will be highly advantageous.
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