9 Defense jobs in South Africa

To Empower & Protect

ANANZIY Defense Labs is a defense technology research and Development think tank with a mission to transform African and allied military capabilities with advanced technology at the local level. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, ANANZIY is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. ANANZIY's family of systems is powered by an advanced operating system, an Al-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Ananziy is committed to bringing cutting-edge cyber security, autonomy, Al, computer vision, sensor fusion, Biotech, networking technology, and advanced weaponry to the militaries in Sub-Saharan Africa within months, not years.

Ananziy Defense Labs is a Defense research lab within the AICO Management Group family. The lab specializes in offensive and defensive cyber security and 5D weapons development. Our seasoned team of experts, armed with an intricate blend of knowledge and experience, work tirelessly to pioneer solutions that transcend challenges and set new industry standards. To defeat threats and vulnerabilities that can disrupt progress

and compromise safety.

The Sauce

The Defense Operations team builds strategy, researches material, instigates change, extends the reach of the organization, and scales ADL's influence to deliver mission-critical capabilities to our customers. As the Senior Public Relation Manager you will lead technically, the team of marketing and sales persons closest to ADL's Mission. Defense Operators Manager and solves technical challenges of reporting operational scenarios while controlling the end-to-end delivery of winning capabilities such as Counter Intrusion, Joint All Domain Command and Control, and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems. As a Hardware Engineer you will solve a wide variety of problems involving networking, autonomous systems integration, robotics, and more, while making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs along the way. Your efforts will ensure that ADL products seamlessly work together to achieve a variety of critical outcomes. Above all, Our People are driven by a "Whatever It Takes" mindset-executing in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top-of-mind and making sound engineering decisions to deliver successful outcomes correctly, on time, and with high quality.

What We Value

* Customer Facing - Ability to translate prototypes to client and stakeholders understanding the ADL customers, end-users, and the technical challenges of operational scenarios.

* Mission First - Above all, Our Operators execute their mission in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way.

They keep the mission top-of-mind and make pragmatic and thoughtful engineering decisions to deliver successful outcomes.

* Small Project Wrangling = Large Project Impact - Our

PRMs are the voice of our business line (s). They are

Responsibilities

• Utilize your expertise to complete mission objectives, able to scale with company.
• Expert in writing policy, able to adapt policy to fit laws for appropriate application.
• Participate in collaborative business meetings to update key stakeholders
• Continuous improvement of prototypes
• Design perfect PR products that are look finished
• Interact with clients and respond to important inquiries about the company's products or services within your scope
• Project Management/ Hardware Manufacturing Skills
• Own the PR solutions that are deployed to customers
• Design policies, products and custom platforms to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
• Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps
• Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Fully Remoted

Core Requirements

Experience in the following areas preferred:

• Armed Security - Must have Licensed Firearm

• Testing and product prototyping

•Threat Analysis

• Crisis Management

• Task management

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills required

• Required to display strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet project/company objectives.

• Required to focus on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

* GRIT

* Urban Warfare experience

* Organizational skills, Problem-solving skills

* Curiosity and Privacy - confidentiality amongst all stakeholders

* Prior business ownership experience is a plus.

* Educational background in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering

* Experience in Fire-Fight (Preferred)

"The Major Key"

* Come to us with a Bantu-collectivist mindset *

This role is 100% commission-based or Client

Contingent Certain Candidates will receive stock and patent credit depending on contribution and skill level

Based on performance standards and goals and comes with scheduling flexibility, Training, and autonomy.

$000,000 - $150,000 a year For Full Time Contract Opportunities: The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. AICO is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The AICO team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you

Industry

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employment Type

• Contract

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and technical drawings for weapons and their components.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure that designs meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models and technical schematics using CAD software.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation, including assembly instructions, parts lists, and technical specifications.
• Ensure that all designs meet the clients quality standards and are produced within project timelines.
• Perform design analysis, including tolerance checks, stress analysis, and material selection.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations to support project development.

Key Qualifications

• Type of qualification: Engineering Degree
• Experience: 2+ years required
• Essential Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA
• Preferred Software: Simulation software (MSC One, Ansys)
• Knowledge: Sound knowledge of design and implementation thereof

Skills and Abilities

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with military standards and regulations regarding weapons and defense equipment
• Ability to perform detailed tolerance checks, stress analysis, and material selection

Personal Traits:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate drawings and designs
• Ability to listen to feedback while standing firm on well-founded design decisions
• Passion for design and problem-solving
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Self-driven and goal-oriented
• Interest in the defense industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Experience

• Prior experience in the defense industry is an advantage
• A natural problem solver with an eye for detail
• Someone who can step back, see the bigger picture, and execute with precision
• Ability to take projects from concept to final product
• This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and enjoys the challenge of creating order from chaos through structured, analytical design

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact engineering environment where innovation, precision, and ownership are core to every project. If you'''re passionate about cutting-edge mechanical design, thrive in fast-paced and high-stakes industries like defence, and enjoy taking products from concept to completionthis role offers the platform to grow your skills, take full ownership of your work, and contribute meaningfully to mission-critical technology.

• To form an integral part in the Second line of defense team and perform reviews of audit engagement files in the firm (during the audit process and immediately prior to audit opinion sign off) to identify deficiencies in audit quality and non-compliance with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (methodology), KPMG Policies, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable.
• To assist and play an important role in implementation of audit quality initiatives in the firm.
• To assist with implementation of remedial actions by audit teams to enhance audit quality across all audit engagement files and provide audit quality support, including coaching and training, to audit teams within the firm.
  
  

• Perform 2LoD reviews on selected engagement files in line with global policies and programmes.
• Being part of the team that liaises with DPP, Risk management and Quality Performance Liaison Partner (QPLP) to identify the risk areas to focus the 2LoD in addition to items on the global programme
• Discuss and report findings from the 2LoD reviews to engagement teams, including Partners and EQCRs, and assess whether significant findings have been adequately resolved before the audit opinion is signed.
• Assist engagement audit teams, as part of the 2LoD review process, with guidance and coaching in relation with the KPMG Audit Execution Guide (KAEG) (KPMG audit methodology), KPMG policies, International Standards of Auditing (ISA's), PCAOB standards, ISAE, ISRS, the International Standards Reporting Manual (ISRM) and locally issued South African Auditing Practice Standards (SAAPS) and JSE reporting guide.
• Assisting with the preparation of training to engagement audit teams on trends identified during the 2LoD reviews, relating to KAEG, KPMG policies, Clara (audit software tool), ISA's, ISRM and SAAPS.
• Stay up to date with developments in local standards, ISA's and PCAOB standards through timely attendance and completion of training, involvement in internal research and involvement on local topic teams.
• Stay up to date with developments in IFRS through attendance and completion of firm training.
  
  

• Keen interest in researching and dealing with audit & assurance related matters
• Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly
• Interest and drive to enhance audit quality
• Good working knowledge and understanding of ISA, PCAOB, ISAE, ISRS, ISRM, SAAPS's and JSE listing rules and requirements.
• Good working knowledge of accounting reporting standards, specifically IFRS
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive and being a "self-starter"
• Works well under pressure
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (including writing), including coaching and training skills
• Able to deal effectively with challenges from individuals at all levels within KPMG
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  
  

TSU International is the contracted public safety provider to the Clifton City Improvement District, which provides top-up services to the City of Cape Town.

Working in the public spaces of Clifton – including beaches, car parks, roads and green open spaces - the public safety team is responsible for providing a visible crime deterrent on a 24x7x365 basis, whilst also offering assistance in the public space to residents, property owners and visitors. Officers are supported by a surveillance centre, providing CCTV monitoring.

We are recruiting a Public Safety Officer to join the team on a fixed-term contract.

The suitable candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions, be able to patrol on various terrains including rocks, sand/beaches, grass and bushes and must be very alert and responsive.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade C - Psira registered and up to date
• Grade 12
• Interpersonal communication - English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work independently and meet work requirements without supervision.
• Good health and good physical condition - fit to do physical work on beaches, bushes and green area.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Attention to detail when on duty and pro-active communicator
• Neat and presentable

Remuneration to be discussed.

Reference: PTA -MB-1
Location: Westrand based - but travel Nationally
Salary package: R -R CTC + Petrol / Cell allowance

• Grade 12 with Grade A PSIRA registration
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in the Security Industry, preferably in an Industrial industry, especially within the Petroleum/Chemical environment
• At least 5 years’ managerial experience in a National Security Contracts Management structure
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Very analytical individual with excellent Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to manage and discipline staff
• Strong Operational Planning, Leadership and Organisational Skills as well as good Interpersonal Communication and Client Liaison Skills are essential
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management and its requirements
• Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) will be an added advantage
• Risk Audits/Risk Assessments, Implementation of client SOP’s
• Must have above average Investigating skills and experience in conducting incident investigations and audits
• Must be able to work under pressure and for extended hours as and when required
• A Valid unendorsed driver license with own reliable transport and willing to use for business purposes
• Must be able to travel Nationally
• No criminal record or any pending cases

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

One of our public sector clients are in need of an experienced Finance individual to join their team in the Eastern Cape.

Key qualifications and experience :

Matric

Degree - Financial Management / Public Finance / Economics

5 years’ experience at middle or senior management level in Finance environment

Applicants should have obtained pre-entry Nyukela Certificate (certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service from the National School of Government)

Clear credit and criminal record

Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront

Budget and resource management

Strategic

Leadership

Change management

Decision making

Excellent English communication - verbal and written

Negotiation

Conflict management

Presentation

Asset and risk management

Key performance areas :

Monitor and report on the financial and non-financial performance - quarterly performance reports

Oversee the analysis and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives and targets in departments’ Annual Performance Plan

Budget management - BAS

Variance analysis

Asset management

Supply chain compliance

Responsible for smooth operations of the unit

Draft and implement service delivery improvement programme

Cashflow projections

Department strategic plan analysis

Provide EXCO with recommendations regarding departmental roll over requests of conditional grant and equitable share