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Able Seafarer; Re-advertised

Job in Saldanha, 7282, South Africa
Listing for: Transnet SOC Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Able Seafarer(Re-advertised)
Location: Saldanha

  • To serve as a (rating) positioned in a capacity of AB (Deck or Engine) on a Tug, Launch, Pilot Boat, Work Boat or Floating Crane operating within the confines of the port operations area,
  • Be responsible for the safe and efficient handling and/or operation of ropes, wires, winches, capstans and other deck equipment during the shipping operations,
  • To perform maintenance duties on the deck, accommodation, tank, void and engine room spaces of the crafts including general cleaning and housekeeping thereby ensuring a safe, reliable and professional delivery of marine fleet services to the client.
  • Participate in Bridge and/or Engine Room Resource Management activities as and when required by the Master or Chief Marine Engineers Officer, i.e. perform look out duties on the bridge.
  • Be responsible for the efficient and economical use of paints, working tools and consumable stores.
  • To safely operate all deck or engine lifting , towing, cleaning and pumping machinery as and when required by the Master and/or Chief Marine Engineer Officer.

    Position Outputs To safely and efficiently handle ropes, wires, capstans and other deck/engine equipment during shipping operations. To carry out and participate in maintenance duties on deck and/or engine room spaces of the crafts, including (but not limited to) general maintenance and spot chipping of corroded spaces and fandering equipment

To carry out and participate in maintenance of craft equipment, including (but not limited to) general wash down of internal and external spaces, decks, superstructure, hull and /or engine room and workshop spaces To perform hygienic cleaning of all domestic area including cabins, accommodation, heads and galley thereby ensuring safe and hygienic living conditions are maintained at all times.

To carry out and participate in splicing of ropes and/or wires and making up of heaving lines as and when required

To carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment, under the supervision of either a Master and/or Marine Engineer.

To carry out and participate in emergency drills and procedures in line with safety requirements and best practices.

To carry out and participate in berthing duties (where safe to do so), moor/unmoor the craft alongside quays and rig gangways for safe access to vessel.

To comply with all safe working instructions and procedures, report and non-conformances to the vessel officers (Marine engineer and/or Master).

To carry out reasonable instructions as directed by vessel officers on board (Marine Engineer and/or Master) as determined from time to time for the safe and efficient running of vessels.

To store and secure equipment in designated areas for safety of vessel.

To dispose of waste in designated area/bins.

To maintain (at all times) the relevant personal qualifications and certificates of competencies in a valid mode and ensure records are kept safely and readily available for inspection when required.

To observe at all times the safety standards are followed thereby ensuring promotion of safety and wellbeing culture on board the vessel.

To understand and comply all emergency signals and act accordingly.

To perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordingly

To perform lookout duties.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Valid Certificate of proficiency as an Able Seafarer Deck or Engine Competencies Competencies  Knowledge

    Required:
  • Knowledge of the deck/engine room working practices as contained in the training manuals.
  • Safety consciousness safe working practices awareness.
  • Capable of using own initiatives
  • Team Player
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Client Service orientated
  • Incident management
  • OHS Act
  • Safety, Health, environment and quality policies.
  • SOLAS

    Skills Required:
  • Practical Seamanship
  • Basic Mechanical…
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