Ordinary & Able Seafarer Deck (Rating) at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Job Purpose

• Keep look-out by sight and sound when on navigational watchkeeping duties, reporting to the Officer of the Watch (OOW) as soon as vessels, navigational marks or objects are sighted or heard.
• In-port watchkeeping under supervision of the Officer of the Watch (OOW), tend to moorings as required.
• In-port gangway watch monitor the boarding and disembarkation of all persons as per the Ship's Security Plan (SSP) and report any breaches to the OOW and/or the Ships Security Officer (SSO).

Key Performance Areas

• Maintain the vessel by means of chipping and painting.
• Maintain deck machinery under the supervision of the Bosun.
• Perform Bridge Watchkeeping duties including helmsman.
• Perform look-out and security duties as required when steaming or alongside.
• Assist in mooring operations.
• General housekeeping.

The ideal candidate

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a South African citizen and have a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) as Ordinary and/or Able Seafarer Deck.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Is fluent in written and spoken English.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.

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 no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center and willing to undergo a background check to confirm no convictions on record.
• 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
• Copies of qualification
• Passport, Seamans Book, SAMSA Medical
• Appraisals & Recommendation Letters