Ship Surveyor Deck (Cape Town CBD) at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Description
Ship Surveys and Inspections: 

•   Undertake all Statutory Surveys, Audits, and Inspections in accordance with applicable legislation and other   
•   relevant regulations relating to Marine Pollution Prevention and Safety.  
•   Give effect to our obligation under the Instruments relevant to the III Code (Tonnage, COLREGS, Load line, SOLAS,  MARPOL)

Examinations and Accreditations: 

•   Give full and complete effect to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and  
•   Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 in accordance with the provisions of section A-I/8 of the STCW Code,  
•   whereby all training, assessment of competence, certification, including medical certification, endorsement and 
•   revalidation activities are carried out, by applying appropriate domestic legislation. Comply with the Quality 
•   Standards System of SAMSA to ensure alignment with STCW. 

Legislation Regulations and Policy: 

•   Review, recommend and contribute towards drafting maritime regulations and amendments. 
•   Review and Draft Marine Notices and Marine Circulars.
•   Review, recommend and Draft SAMSA Policies and Procedures. 
•   Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibilities.

Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake casualty / incident investigations.

•   Produce reports and make recommendations timeously.
•   Fulfil an expert witness role in a Marine Court of Enquiry.

Stakeholder Management: Provide consultancy services to Industry Stakeholders. 

•   Participate in and report on local, regional, and international fora and make recommendations.
•   Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.

Requirements

• Chief Engineer > 3000kW (no limitation) COC / or Master COC (Unlimited)
• STCW ancillary courses and any other equivalent training
• Sailed in rank of Second Engineer (seagoing experience) / or sailed in rank of Chief Officer (seagoing experience)
• STCW Compliant COC - Chief Engineer >3000 kW (STCW III/2 – no limitation) / or STCW Compliant COC – Master (STCW II/2 – no limitation)
• STCW ancillary courses
• Sailed in rank of Chief Engineer (seagoing experience) / or sailed in rank of Master (seagoing experience)
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role.
• Driver’s License
• Own Transport
• Preferred Medical Clearance Certificate – obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner.
• Ability to travel as and when required.
• Valid Passport