Surveyor​/Auditor

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

DNV Maritime Middle East & Africa is looking for a dynamic young professional to join our team of Surveyors in Cape Town, South Africa.

The position reports to the Station Manager, South Africa Operations.

• Ship in Operation Surveys onboard mobile offshore units as well as ship-in-operation at shipyards and offshore locations according to rules and regulations.
• Certification and verification of material & components according to rules and specified standards.
• Effectively interact with yards, owner’s representatives at the yard and manufacturers.
• Manage clients together with other relevant parts of our organization.
• Complete project-oriented work, including cooperation in interdisciplinary verification projects.
• Perform project control, reporting, and follow-up within the due date.
• Responsible for professional and consistent deliveries throughout the project – plan, coordinate, follow up and improve the operational activities of the project by the framework in the DNV strategy, budget, the DMS, and other applicable instructions.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous Paid Leaves (Public Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Moving House, Examination Leave, Family Responsibility Leave)
• Medical benefits (Medical Examinations, Eye Tests, Audiometric Tests)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Private Medical Insurance)
• Additional Benefits (Communication, Accommodation/Home Security, Memberships (professional/academic institutions, Gym & Sport Membership, Car Allowances))

* Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

• M.Sc. degree / Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture / Mechanical Engineering / Marine Engineering
• 1-3 years in maritime industry experience.
• Applicants should have valid work authorisation for South Africa.
• Valid driving license
• Availability and willingness for traveling.
• Good communication skills in English, verbally and in writing
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills

• Open‑minded.
• Caring for colleagues and customers.
• Trustworthy and responsible.
• Quick and curious learner.
• Team player but also able to work independently on surveys.
• Able to build good relationships with different stakeholders.
• Able to work well in dynamic and busy working conditions.
• Self‑driven and highly engaged professional

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country‑specific laws and practices.