Ship Surveyor: Engine D3 - Durban 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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Second engineering Officer (STCW III/2), with all academics and max of 6 months valid Sea-service required towards Class 1, all of which must be acquired within 3years.  
• 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

• Chief Engineer >3000 KW (STCW III/2 – no limitation)
• STCW ancillary courses
• Sailed in rank of Chief Engineer.
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role
• Valid Passport. 

Closing date: 5 June 2026