Chief Instrument Maker

**Location**:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

**Requirements**:

- Have at least 4 - 6 years’ work experience in Instrument making/Gunsmithing.
- Knowledge of firearms construction ballistics mechanical technology machine and tool construction practical workshop.
- Engineering Degree in Instrumentation will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of protective chemical processes.
- Knowledge of Industry and firearms-related legislation, as well as training and assessment procedures.
- Knowledge of firearms maintenance, modification, and repair.
- Developing and loading skills for ammunition (producing specialized ammunition).
- Design and manufacturing skills.
- High level of communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Product assessment and quality control.
- Sound financial and budget management experience.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Research, design, manufacture and install specialized equipment for Scientific Services, Conservation Management, Ranger Services and Veterinary Wildlife Services.
- Maintain, repair, modify and improve existing scientific, surgical and wildlife equipment for Conservation Management, Ranger Services, Air Services and the Wildlife Processing Facility.
- Use workshop machinery and design their own tools to manufacture required equipment.
- Service, inspect, clean, repair, fabricate parts, assemble, and disassemble firearms.
- Keep records related to the Gunsmith Workshop.
- Support and advise all designated firearms officials and end users.
- Advise on firearm suitability for purpose in conjunction with the Corporate Firearms Manager.
- Comply with relevant industry legislation.
- Manage the Instrument Maker workshop & transfer and develop skills of workshop staff.

**Please Note**:

- The appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.
- Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

**Salary**:
R522,308.71 - R816,854.80

**Paterson Grade**:
D3

**How To Apply**:
**Simon Marutha**:

- Human Capital Management _
- Telephone: (013) 735 4175
- Postal Address: Private Bag X402, Skukuza, 1350

**Documents Required**:
**Closing Date**:
15 March 2024