Diver at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Underwater inspection and report on the condition of marine infrastructure (quay walls, foundations, pillars, steel structures, Dry and Floating docks, harbour craft etc); repair and maintain said infrastructure (excluding harbour craft) to ensure safe structures for effective port operations.

Position Outputs

• Underwater inspection, repairs and maintenance of underwater assets and report on the condition hulls of vessels to enable the formulation of maintenance programs / repairs and photographic / video surveys of foundations, pillars, columns, steel structure, slipways, quay walls, breakwater, seabed surveys, mooring blocks, chains, buoys etc.
• Maintenance and repair of underwater structures.
• Maintenance and repair of above water assets
• Underwater / surface welding and cutting
• Maintenance and servicing of diving equipment, airlifting equipment, etc.
• Check all diving equipment before each diving operation
• Safe operation of diving craft
• Underwater hull surveys and inspections of vessels
• Underwater inspection, maintenance and repairs to dredger reclaim / main dump doors and suction pipe
• Maintain and repair pollution containment bubble screen
• Salvage / retrieval of objects / equipment / bodies, etc
• Removal of snagged objects from craft propellers
• Compile inspection reports as per the AMPP.
• Airlifting mud from entrance of Dry Dock / slipways
• Maintain all diving equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with legislation
• Apply safe working practices to ensure safety of diving team and all port users

Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:  

• Qualified Civil Artisan  Class 3 Commercial Diving certificate (4 weeks)  Slinging and rigging course (1 week)  Drivers licence code 08 (B)  Driver's licence code10 (C1) will be an added advantage  3 Years related experience is required

Competencies

• Knowledge required:  Diving Regulations  Diving operations and equipment  Civil structure maintenance and repair  Underwater photography / video recording  Underwater and surface welding and cutting  Reading and understanding civil plans and drawings  Operating decompression chamber  Use of hydraulic equipment  Communication skills – written, verbal and life line signals  First Aid and safety procedures Skills Required:  Communication skills – written, verbal and life line signals  Interpersonal skills  Organising skills  Supervisory skills  Ability to comply with laid down medical requirements

Deadline:2nd September,2026