Chief Mate - Dredging Services X2 at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Represent the Master in overall charge of the ship, responsible for the safe handling, maneuvering and navigation thereof as governed by the International Maritime Organisation statutes and to maintain an effective, efficient dredge operation allowing for optimum utilisation of resources, thereby ensuring maximum dredging output whilst ensuring the safety of ship and crew.
• Take on Masters responsibilities and accountabilities in his absence.

Position outputs:

• Directing, monitoring and controlling the daily dredge operation, methods of dredging and safe navigation of the vessel thereby ensuring a safe, efficient and effective dredge operation thus achieving predetermined targets.
• Monitor allocated deck maintenance, load line and LSA equipment schedules ensuring that the vessel remains in a seaworthy condition and compliance with International Statutory Laws and Regulations.
• Effect repairs in conjunction with the chief Engineer.
• Takes charge of in conjuction with the Chief Engineer, for the quality control and safety aspects of specific repairs and maintenance as allocated by overseeing, liasing and monitoring the progress thereof including feedback and rectification of repair defects.
• Responsible for the training of allocated deck personnel.
• Prepare report and record timeously and accurately all documents required by the company with regards to production, timecards, maintenance and breakdowns.
• Take on Master's legal responsibilities and accountabilities in his absence, as applicable.

ISM / ISPS Implementation and maintain

• Dredging operations and any job delegated by master.
• Expected to train deck personnel to dredge
• Expected to have the ability to dredge on all dredgers as expected by the company

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chief Mate Certificate of Competency as issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (STCW95)
• 2-4yrs experience working as a Chief Mate would be advantegeous

Competencies:

Knowledge required:

• Employee relations and practices
• Computer literacy
• Versed in DGPS navigational systems
• Navigation of vessel
• ISM / ISPS
• Dredging procedures

Skills required:

• Ship handling experience
• Leadership Qualities
• Communication Skills
• Ship handling

The closing date is on 24.07.2023