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Able Seafarer(Re-advertised)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Saldanha - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Able Seafarer(Re-advertised)
| Operating Division: | Transnet NPA |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | Marine Services |
| Location: | Saldanha |
| Reporting To: | Tug Master |
| Grade: | K2 |
| Reference: | req5736 |
The closing date is on 06/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
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 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 spacesTo 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 requiredTo carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment under the supervision of either a Master and/or Marine 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 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 dispose of waste in designated area/ 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 understand and comply all emergency signals and act perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordinglyTo perform lookout duties.
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 spacesTo 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 requiredTo carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment under the supervision of either a Master and/or Marine 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 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 dispose of waste in designated area/ 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 understand and comply all emergency signals and act perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordinglyTo perform lookout duties.
Qualifications and Experience
Valid Certificate of proficiency as an Able Seafarer Deck or Engine
Competencies
CompetenciesKnowledge 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 Skill Basic electrical skill Analytical skill Literacy skill Numeracy skill Steering and lookout duties
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
Able Seafarer(Re-advertised)
| Operating Division: | Transnet NPA |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | Marine Services |
| Location: | Saldanha |
| Reporting To: | Tug Master |
| Grade: | K2 |
| Reference: | req5736 |
The closing date is on 06/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
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 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 spacesTo 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 requiredTo carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment under the supervision of either a Master and/or Marine 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 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 dispose of waste in designated area/ 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 understand and comply all emergency signals and act perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordinglyTo perform lookout duties.
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 spacesTo 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 requiredTo carry out and participate in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment under the supervision of either a Master and/or Marine 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 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 dispose of waste in designated area/ 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 understand and comply all emergency signals and act perform fire and emergency patrols and report accordinglyTo perform lookout duties.
Qualifications and Experience
Valid Certificate of proficiency as an Able Seafarer Deck or Engine
Competencies
CompetenciesKnowledge 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 Skill Basic electrical skill Analytical skill Literacy skill Numeracy skill Steering and lookout duties
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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