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Pilot
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 August 2026 (23 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Pilot
| Operating Division: | Transnet NPA |
| Employee Group: | Permanent |
| Department: | CWN Pilotage |
| Location: | Cape Town |
| Reporting To: | Deputy Harbour Master |
| Grade: | F |
| Reference: | req5662 |
The closing date is on 24/08/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
A pilots primary duty is to use his/her skills and knowledge to protect the ship from collision
grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel
master. Where so approved by the master the pilot may be required to safely conduct the
navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
The pilot is further responsible;
For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the
vessel its crew and the environment.
Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels
within port limit.
Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational
contingency plans be available at all times
Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his/her professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.
grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel
master. Where so approved by the master the pilot may be required to safely conduct the
navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
The pilot is further responsible;
For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the
vessel its crew and the environment.
Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels
within port limit.
Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational
contingency plans be available at all times
Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his/her professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.
Position Outputs
Jobs per pilot (Ratio to actual shipping)
Strive for zero delaysIncident / Accident record keepinqAttendance to meetinqsWillingness to work after hoursAsset manaqement & efficient use of tuqsCompletion of reportsMonthly safety meetinqsImplementation of OSHASIsa. 9001 and 14001 CompliantConductinq and completinq Job obseNationsProvide customer satisfaction
Strive for zero delaysIncident / Accident record keepinqAttendance to meetinqsWillingness to work after hoursAsset manaqement & efficient use of tuqsCompletion of reportsMonthly safety meetinqsImplementation of OSHASIsa. 9001 and 14001 CompliantConductinq and completinq Job obseNationsProvide customer satisfaction
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:STCW class 3 or equivalent qualificationMinimum Years Relevant Experience:Sea going experience: min 12 months on foreign sea going boat master: 12 months tug handling experience in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.
Competencies
Competencies Required:Knowledge required:Shift systems and schedulingApplicable legislationRisk and occupational safetyQuality management systemsStatutory/regulatory bodiesBusiness performance principlesCorporate governanceOperational and business planningNOSA ISO OHS ActMarine Operations/ServicesMerchant Shipping Act MARPOL IMDG codeSAMSA port marine operations related legislationSkills Required:IntegrityTolerance of ambiguityChange orientedAppreciation of diversityAttention to detailBusiness acumenChange orientationAppreciation for diversityService orientationOutputs and results drivenTeam builder/PlayerSafety oriented
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.
Disclaimer
If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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Required Experience:
IC
