Ship Surveyor: Deck D3 - Durban at South African Maritime Safety Authority

 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Chief Mate STCW II/2 (with all academics and max of 6 months valid Sea-service required towards Class 1, all of which must be acquired within 3years). 
• Need to have sailed as Chief Mate or OOW with minimum of 30 months sea-service on trading ship of 1600GT or more, on unlimited voyages.
• Driver’s Licence
• Own Transport (access to car or willing to get one at start of employment)
• Medically Fit (Seafarer Medicals) to proceed to Sea if sea-service is required Travel is compulsory on local and international trips

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Master (STCW II/2 – no limitation)
• STCW ancillary courses
• Master will be an added advantage.
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role
• Valid Passport. 

CLOSING DATE: 5 June 2026