Overview
Ship Surveyor Engine Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape at South African Maritime Safety Authority
Full Job Description
Ship Surveys and Inspections:
Undertake all Statutory Surveys, Audits, and Inspections in accordance with applicable legislation and other relevant regulations relating to Marine Pollution Prevention and Safety.
Give effect to our obligation under the Instruments relevant to the III Code (Tonnage, COLREGS, Load line, SOLAS, MARPOL)
Examinations and Accreditations:
Give full and complete effect to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 in accordance with the provisions of section A-I/8 of the STCW Code, whereby all training, assessment of competence, certification, including medical certification, endorsement and revalidation activities are carried out, by applying appropriate domestic legislation. Comply with the Quality Standards System of SAMSA to ensure alignment with STCW.
Legislation Regulations and Policy:
Review, recommend and contribute towards drafting maritime regulations and amendments.
Review and Draft Marine Notices and Marine Circulars.
Review, recommend and Draft SAMSA Policies and Procedures.
Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibilities.
Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake casualty / incident investigations.
Produce reports and make recommendations timeously.
Fulfil an expert witness role in a Marine Court of Enquiry.
Stakeholder Management: Provide consultancy services to Industry Stakeholders.
Participate in and report on local, regional, and international fora and make recommendations.
Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Second engineering Officer (STCW III/2), with all academics and max of 6 months valid Sea-service required
towards Class 1, all of which must be acquired within 3years.
Need to have sailed as 2/E or EOW with minimum of 36 months sea-service on trading ship of 3000kW or more, on
unlimited voyages
Driver’s Licence
Own Transport (access to car or willing to get one at start of employment)
Medically Fit (Seafarer Medicals) to proceed to Sea if sea-service is required Travel is compulsory on local and
international trips
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Chief Engineer >3000 KW (STCW III/2 – no limitation)
STCW ancillary courses
Sailed in rank of Chief Engineer.
Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role
Valid Passport.
CLOSING DATE: 8 JULY 2025
As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African Male, African Female, White Female and people living with a Disability.
Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful deem your application unsuccessful
Title: Ship Surveyor Engine
Company: South African Maritime Safety Authority
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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