The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is a South African government agency established on 1 April 1998 as a result of the 1998 South African Maritime Safety Authority Act 5.[1] as such it is responsible for the implementation of current International & National Regulations regarding the Maritime Industry as well as upon all recreational marine ...
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KEY PERFORMANC AREAS
- Provide administrative support to the Office of the Company Secretary
- Provide administrative support to the Company Secretary and the Deputy Company Secretary
- Keep record of all documents and communication pertaining to the Office of the Company Secretary. Liaise with external stakeholders and staff in other departments and provide information to callers
- Coordinate logistics (i.e. meeting arrangements, catering, etc.) relating to the activities of the Office of the Company Secretary
- Prepare all local and international travel arrangements for the Office of the Company Secretary as well as the Board and Committee members through submitting relevant documentation to the travel department
- Process financial transactions (invoices, receipts, payments, etc.), invoice control, assist with compiling the budget, ensure that office stays within budget, prepare an expenditure summary for the Office of the Company Secretary, and forward invoices for payment
- Prepare payments for Board and Committee members, suppliers, and contractors
- Maintain inventory and timeously submit requests for required stationery and all other office requirements SCM
- Support and assist in the execution of all relevant Company Secretariat services
- Assist in the coordination of internal and external events for the Company Secretary including meetings and events between the Chairperson of the Board, the CEO and other Board / Committee members
- Prepare meeting packs to ensure that all relevant information is prepared, circulated, and received by all concerned stakeholders timeously, prior to Board and Committee meetings
- Facilitate submission of reports from EXCO
- Ensure timeous follow ups and submission of Board and Committee meeting reports from EXCO or the CEO’s Office as per the scheduled meeting agenda provided by the Company Secretary and / or the Deputy Company Secretary
- Stakeholder Liaison (Internal and External)
- Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) relationships, as well as external relationships to ensure achievement of organizational goals
- Provide relevant and specialized technical support, where required, to peers and colleagues to ensure the achievement of objectives
- Self-Management
- Actively and realistically manage own performance.
- Actively implement own Individual Development Plan.
- Ensure individual performance ratings are aligned to departmental achievements.
- Compile and submit performance contract and reviews timeously to HC.
- Keep information confidential and treat strategic issues with the required levels of responsibility and sensitivity.
- Support the transformation to a high-performance organisation and model behaviours that are in line with the SAMSA leadership values and culture.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Higher Certificate in Corporate Governance/Legal qualification (NQF 5)
- National Diploma in Corporate Governance/Legal qualification (NQF 6) would be an added advantage
- Corporate Governance Institute South Africa (CGISA) qualification would be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
- 5 to 7 years administration experience
- Experience in Company Secretary's office would be an added advantage
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Strategy, Business Planning and Budgeting Development
- Contribute towards the development of the SAMSA Communications Policy and Procedure, Centre Strategy, Business Plan, and budgeting process.
- Develop and implement the SAMSA internal communications and staff communication plans.
- Supporting Top Management in managing organisational change and crisis (e.g. strikes).
- Member of the Transport Communicators Forum led by the Shareholder Department (National Department of Transport).
- Develop and Manage Internal Communications Processes
- Lead and own the internal communication process, delivering timely and effective communications throughout the organisation.
- Liaise across Business Centres, developing and delivering a simple coordinated process to provide effective, joined up communications.
- Build on existing networks and develop relevant contacts throughout the organisation.
- Manage Communication Channels
- Delivering regular communications for all employees through a range of channels, ensuring ease of access to communications, clarity and consistency of messages.
- Oversee regular email communications, blogs, all-staff events, and the intranet – assisting and supporting to ensure overall consistency of corporate messages, providing a lead in the development and relevance of content.
Stakeholder Management
- Manage customer queries registered online are responded to timeously and satisfactorily
- Manage stakeholder engagements and implementation plans
Management of Intranet
- In collaboration with IT and the Graphic Designer, play a leading role in redeveloping and improving the SAMSA intranet as a key internal communications tool, and manage content thereof.
Implementation of on Internal Communications Plans
- Implement internal communications plans, measure the effectiveness of messages and channels on an ongoing basis and make recommendations to review and amend the plans as appropriate.
- Research and benchmark latest developments and trends on internal communications, and present proposals to the Executive.
Employee Engagement
- Develop an understanding and awareness of the internal communication needs within SAMSA by liaising with employees as well as various Business Centres, to understand changes and potential implications for internal communications.
- Periodic production of internal bulletins.
- Conduct various internal stakeholder satisfaction surveys.
Production
- Identify, plan, and develop multimedia material for specific and general use in the enhancement of news information communication on a regular basis.
- Products examples may include explanatory videos of policies, projects, and programs etc. involving principal functionaries in each area of SAMSA’s operations.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Communications\Public Relations\Journalism or a related field qualification (NQF Level 7) is an essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Communications\Public Relations\Journalism or a related field (NQF Level 8) would be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Seven (7) years’ experience in Communications, Public and Media Relations, at which three (3) years should be at a specialist level.
- Knowledge of the South African government communications landscape
- Knowledge of the SAMSA Act, 1998Sound understanding and exposure to the Maritime Sector
- Knowledge of the PMFA Understanding of digital technologies used in internal communications
- Proficient in a content management system
- Understanding of social media used for internal communications
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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
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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
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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
go to method of application »
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
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