Harbour Master at Robben Island Museum (RIM)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure the port is safe for ships to navigate. 
• Ensure there is sufficient depth of water in the ship channels and alongside the quays 
• Coordinate the harbour and quay usage and manage harbour traffic. 
• Pollution and spillage management. 
• Ensure that ships using the port obey the port laws and other regulations. 
• Promulgate Ferries’ schedule. 
• Monitor sea and weather conditions to ensure safe ferry operations. 
• In agreement with Ferries’ Masters, cancel tours as determined by the weather and sea conditions. 
• Ensure vessels adhere to all safety requirements 
• Represent the Ferries Department in all safety related matters.

Requirements and Experience: 

• Deck Officer or equivalent Certification. 
• Certificate of Competency must be valid. 
• 5 years’ experience as Deck Officer or 3 years as a Master on a vessel. 
• Port operations experience will be advantageous. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in managing a small harbour, crew and fleet management 
• Demonstrate knowledge of local sea conditions and weather. 
• Technical knowledge of ferry operations. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of Publications required to be carried on board 
• Understanding of International Safety Management (ISM) and Safety Management Systems (SMS).