Ordinary & Able Seafarer Engine (Rating), STCW Reg III/4 and/or STCW Reg III/5 (Cape Town CBD) at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Job Purpose

• Keep a vigilant watch by sight and sound in the engine room, when on Engine Room Watchkeeping duties and reporting to the Officer of the Watch (OOW) when anything is of concern.
• In-port watchkeeping under supervision of the Officer of the Watch (OOW), tend to the efficient running and operation of the engine room as required.

Key Performance Areas

• Engine room watchkeeping duties, as per the Chief Engineer standing orders and company procedures.
• Maintenance and upkeeping of the engine room as directed by the Chief-and/or Second Engineer.
• Carry out bunkering and fuel operations by monitoring soundings and flow rates as directed.
• Carry out operational maintenance of all deck machinery.
• Carry out gas-freeing and venting of tanks, including cleaning thereof.
• Partake in the general upkeep of the engine room and associated spaces.
• Sounding of relevant tanks on a regular basis as per instruction from the Chief-and/or Second Engineer.
• Assist in the monitoring of loading of HFO or IFO, MDO/GO and Lube Oil Bunker

Requirements
The ideal candidate

• Be a South African citizen and have a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) as Ordinary Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/4) and/or Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/5)
• At least 6 (six) months experience as an Ordinary Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/4).
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• 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 Convention) 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 willingness to undergo a background check paid for and arranged by SAMSA MSP.
• Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy

DOCUMETATION FOR SUBMISSION

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