Jobs at South African Maritime Safety Authority

JOB PURPOSE

• Provide strategic, operational and administrative leadership to the SAMSA staff in the regional offices and Ports, to ensure that internal governance, planning, policies and systems effectively support the successful delivery of the operational and strategic direction of SAMSA.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ship Surveys and Inspections: Conduct and report on various types of surveys
• Deck Examinations and Accreditations: Set and moderate exam papers; conduct level 3 assessments; accredit medical practitioners, training courses and training institutions
• Legislation/Regulations: Initiate and participate in the drafting of new legislation and amendments to existing legislation
• Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake and report on casualty/ incident investigations as well as make recommendations based on the outcome of the investigation
• Technical Consultancy: Assist with the interpretation of legislation and provide professional advice to industry as and when required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master Unlimited STCW Certificate of Competency
• STCW ancillary courses
• Sailed in the rank of Chief Mate (seagoing experience)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• STCW Compliant COC – Master Unlimited (STCW II/2)
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role.
• Driver's license and own vehicle
• Preferred Medical Clearance Certificate – obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner.
• Ability to travel as and when required.
• Valid Passport

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JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of this role is to ensure vessels, seafarers and maritime service providers are compliant with applicable maritime legislation and the relevant maritime Conventions. Ship Surveyors are to give effect to the objectives of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Instruments.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ship Surveys and Inspections: To undertake all Statutory Surveys, Audits and Inspections in accordance with applicable legislation and other relevant regulations relating to marine pollution prevention and safety.
• Engineering Examinations and Accreditations: To 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.
• Legislation/Regulations: Initiate and participate in the drafting of regulations and amendments to existing legislation in accordance with the Quality Standards System of SAMSA.
• Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake and report on casualty/ incident investigations as well as make recommendations based on the outcome of the investigation
• Stakeholder Management: Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Chief Engineer (Unlimited) STCW Certificate of Competency
• STCW ancillary courses and any other equivalent training
• Sailed in rank of Second Engineer (seagoing experience) 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• STCW Compliant COC - Chief Engineer >3000 kW (STCW III/2 – no limitation)
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role.
• Driver's license and own vehicle
• Preferred Medical Clearance Certificate – obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner.
• Ability to travel as and when required.
• Valid Passport

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JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of this role is to ensure vessels, seafarers and maritime service providers are compliant with applicable maritime legislation and the relevant maritime Conventions. Ship Surveyors are to give effect to the objectives of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Instruments.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ship Surveys and Inspections: To undertake all Statutory Surveys, Audits and Inspections in accordance with applicable legislation and other relevant regulations relating to marine pollution prevention and safety.
• Engineering Examinations and Accreditations: To 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.
• Legislation/Regulations: Initiate and participate in the drafting of regulations and amendments to existing legislation in accordance with the Quality Standards System of SAMSA.
• Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake and report on casualty/ incident investigations as well as make recommendations based on the outcome of the investigation
• Stakeholder Management: Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Chief Engineer (Unlimited) STCW Certificate of Competency
• STCW ancillary courses and any other equivalent training
• Sailed in rank of Second Engineer (seagoing experience)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• STCW Compliant COC - Chief Engineer >3000 kW (STCW III/2 – no limitation)
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role.
• Driver's license and own vehicle
• Preferred Medical Clearance Certificate – obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner.
• Ability to travel as and when required.
• Valid Passport

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JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure vessels, seafarers and maritime service providers are compliant with applicable maritime legislation and relevant maritime Conventions; to give effect to the objectives of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Instruments.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• ​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.

MINIMUM 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)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND 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