Pilot at Transnet

Position Purpose
Candidate to hold a Pilot License from any South African Port.

• A pilot’s primary duty is to use his skill and knowledge to protect the ship from collision, grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel master. Where so approved by the master, the pilot may be required to safely conduct the navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
• The pilot is further responsible;
• For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the vessel, its crew and the environment.
• Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels within port limit.
• Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational contingency plans be available at all times
• Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.

Position Outputs

• Jobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)
• Strive for zero delays
• Incident/Accidentrecord keepng
• Attendance to meetings
• Willingness to work after hours
• Asset management & efficient use of tugs
• Completion of reports
• Monthly safety meetings
• Implementation of OSHAS
• Iso. 9001 and 14001 Compliant
• Conducting and completing Job observations
• Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience

• STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Minimum Years Relevant Experience: • Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel. • Tug boat master: 12 months tug handling experience in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.