Master< 500GT (Near Coastal) (Cape Town CBD) at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Description
The Master shall:

• Ensure that Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of any incidents or accidents.
• Knowledge of, adherence to, and implementation of the Company's various policies.
• Maintain appropriate departments ashore and on board sufficiently informed for co-ordination and control of activities for maximum safety, quality, and environmental protection.
• In conjunction with the shipboard management team manage, delegate and control work activities with due regard, but 
• not limited to the established distribution of responsibilities on-board.
• Keep the Chief Officer informed of all matters concerning vessel's operation, enabling him as deputy to take command if this should be deemed necessary.
• Prepare his standing and daily orders according to guidelines for navigators.
• Provide information and records of the relevant contents of the following to the shipboard management team: Company's SMS, Flag State legislation, codes and guidance, Port state legislation and guidance, Classification societies' rules and regulations, Industry guidance.
• Ensure that conditions and activities comply with good seamanship and, if so required, ensure that corrective action is taken.
• Ensure that Port/Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of failure of any Statutory Equipment which affects the Safety and Pollution Prevention requirement.

FUNCTION

The Master's responsibilities are:

• Implementation of the health, safety and environmental protection policies aboard the vessel and motivation of all crewmembers to observe their intended and implied requirements.
• Issuing orders and instructions to the personnel in a clear and simple manner.
• Verifying that the requirements of the Safety Management System are observed.
• Reviewing the SMS on a continuously ongoing basis in the light of practical experience gained, and to carrying out it’s on-board training, drills and post drill reviews.
• Executing the responsibilities for the vessel’s Dry-Docking, as outlined in Supp Doc 017,
• Reporting deficiencies to the Appropriate Department ashore
• To ensure that the vessel is seaworthy and ready for the sea before it leaves the port including planning of voyages and navigation.
• To ensure that charts, navigation manuals, etc. required are available on board the vessel and that they are up to date.
• To ensure that the number of bunkers, water and food are sufficient for the intended voyage.
• To ensure that vessel certificates are kept up to date and kept in a safe place accessible for inspection by various authorities.
• To check that all personnel have the qualifications required by STCW, Flag Legislation, Customers and/or the Company, and that the prescribed minimum manning level for the vessel are complied with.
• Ensure all embarked personnel receive appropriate medical care as may be required. 
• To ensure that any loading and unloading of the cargo and/or stores as well as its treatment during the voyage is performed in accordance with applicable rules, instructions, and contracts.
• Ensure all required physical security and operational security procedures are enforced in accordance with international, flag state, company, or customer requirements.
• Recognize a non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure personnel are aware of the reason for the noncompliance and how same is dealt with initially and permanently eliminated for the future.
• Supervise all GMDSS communications ensuring that they conform to international standards. 
• Work / rest hour planning and records for all officers and ratings to ensure that the rest hour requirements are being complied with.
• The Master is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and for preventing pollution from the vessel.

Requirements
The ideal candidate

• Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master < 500GT (Near Coastal) STCW Req. II/3
• At least 2 (two) years’ experience as a Chief Navigational Officer < 500GT (Near Coastal) STCW Req. II/3 OR 1 year as Master < 500GT (Near Coastal) STCW Req. II/3
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Has good ship handling experience.
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow Company instructions and procedures.
• Able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Comply with a strict zero tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy.

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

• Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Act) and STCW (Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).
• Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
• Has a clear criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center and agrees to undergo a background check paid for by SAMSA MSP.
• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.

Documentation for submission 

• Updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of all Certification and Endorsements.
• Copies of all Qualifications.
• Copies of SAMSA issued Certificate of Competency.
• Copies Passport, Seamans Record Book, SAMSA Medical.
• Appraisals & Recommendation Letters.
• Records of previous and/or similar work experience.
• Testimonials and performance appraisals.

Deadline:29th August,2025