Dock Master: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) /or Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Docker or relevant. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Initiate and plan the slipping of vessels. Analyse the vessel docking plan to assess material and capacity to be used. Assign team to build bilge blocks and the wedges for the main slip. Ensure safety at the slipway in the water and on land.
• Communicate with divers and dockers in dinghy in the water that the vessel is enroute. Apply safety adjustments measures whilst pulling out of the water and secure cradle and vessel on land.
• Ensure continuous alignment and adjustment of bilge blocks while cradle is in motion. Side slipping of vessels. Pulling vessel/cradle to side slip utilizing high tension steel cables. Off-load side slip equipment for safe storage.  

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of dry docking. Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
• Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993. Skills in general administration, maintenance and equipment and basic finance principles.