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  • Posted: Aug 4, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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    Marine Engineer Officer

    Position Purpose

    • To ensure the safe operation of all electrical equipment, carry out planned maintenance and attend to breakdowns effeciently in order to maintain optimum availability of the 12 Marine vessels.

    Position Outputs

    • Maintain Equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availability
    • Manage on board fault diagnosis and repairs
    • Manage operation of plant and auxiliary equipment in accordance with sound marine engineering standards and practices
    • Conduct checks of plant and equipment including operational surveillance whilst craft is underway
    • Manage periodic lay/overhaul of plant and equipment in conjunction with Marine Technical Manager.
    • Manage and allocate resources including tools, power tools, spares
    • Train subordinates, mentorship and training of trainee chief engineers
    • Ensure a safe working environment and the implementation of safe working practices in terms of company policies and legislative requirements.
    • Ensure that all legislative, regulatory and company requirements and procedures complied with in respect of the marine engineering department on board the tug.
    • Attend to unplanned breakdowns.
    • Maintain accurate and complete records of all engine room machinery.
    • Maintain equipment on tug according to Transnet’s code 29 guideline.
    • Enforcing TRANSNET environmental policies and standards.
    • Inculcating TRANSNETS values.
    • Project management.
    • Management Information: To provide Statistical data, inspections and audits for sound decision-making, elimination of deviations from planned processes, respectively.
    • Plan, implement and oversee crew’s safety.

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Certificate of competency as: Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch OR Designated Duty Engineer OR Chief Eng Officer (<1500 kW Port Operations) Added Advantage: Project Management

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Transnet on transnettalentportal.csod.com to apply

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