Able Seafarer: Dredging - Deck at Transnet

About the Job

Position Purpose:

• Perform a multipurpose function by effecting and assisting with repairs and maintenance, dredging operations including allocated work stations integral for the dredgers seaworthiness and as a support to ensure it remains in class and the enhancement of the vessels ability to achieve operational targets set for any given period.

Position outputs:

• Maintained dredging equipment and general maintenance: Integral to and assisting with a wide range of repairs and maintenance to dredge deck equipment of deck dredge and hopper equipment.
• This includes the greasing of wires, washing down structures and general maintenance. Assist in reclaim process - tying up standing by all stations, connect up to reclaim pipe monitoring and providing feedback vital to the safe reclaim operations.
• Maintained work stations and housekeeping: Ensure that the areas of work including accommodation and ablution facilities are kept in a neat clean and hygienic state.
• Berthed and un-berthed dredger: Integral to the safe berthing and un-berthing of the dredger to ensure minimal disruption and contributing to improve cycle times.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12
• Able Seafarer - Deck, Certificate of Competence ( SAMSA)
• First aid at sea cert.
• Advanced fire fighting cert.
• Restricted radiotelephone operators Certificate (Marine)
• Personal safety and social responsibilities with personal survival techniques.
• Code 8 drivers licence

Competencies:

Knowledge required:

• To be familiar with all harbour regulations e.g. lights, limits and shipping.
• Determine safe sea working conditions.

Skills Required:

• Numeracy and computer litaracy
• Mechanical background
• To be able to repair minor breakdowns and damages at sea
• To operate radio without hesitance.
• Good communication skills.