Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | Closing Date: 19 September 2023
Transnet invites applications from persons interested to fill the Able Seafarer – Deck position.
Transnet is recruiting and invites suitably qualified persons to submit applications for the following job vacancies: Able Seafarer – Deck [x4 posts].
This is a fixed-term-contract job and summary details are as follows.
- POSITION TITLE: Able Seafarer: Dredging – Deck X4
- DEPARTMENT: Dredging Serv
- REPORT TO: Chief Engineer Officer
- REFERENCE: 10297956
ABOUT TRANSNET
Transnet SOC Ltd is a large South African rail, port and pipeline company, headquartered in the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg. It was formed as a limited company on 1 April 1990.
A majority of the company’s stock is owned by the Department of Public Enterprises, or DPE, of the South African government.
JOB PURPOSE
To perform a multipurpose function by effecting and assisting with repairs and maintenance, dredging operations including allocated work stations integral for the dredgers seaworthiness and as a support to ensure it remains in class and the enhancement of the vessels ability to achieve operational targets set for any given period.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintained dredging equipment and general maintenance: Integral to and assisting with a wide range of repairs and maintenance to dredge deck equipment of deck dredge and hopper equipment.
This includes the greasing of wires, washing down structures and general maintenance. Assist in reclaim process – tying up standing by all stations, connect up to reclaim pipe monitoring and providing feedback vital to the safe reclaim operations.
Maintained work stations and housekeeping: Ensure that the areas of work including accommodation and ablution facilities are kept in a neat clean and hygienic state.
Berthed and un-berthed dredger: Integral to the safe berthing and un-berthing of the dredger to ensure minimal disruption and contributing to improve cycle times.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12
- Able Seafarer – Deck, Certificate of Competence ( SAMSA)
- First aid at sea cert.
- Advanced fire fighting cert.
- Restricted radiotelephone operators Certificate (Marine)
- Personal safety and social responsibilities with personal survival techniques.
- Code 8 drivers licence
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- To be familiar with all harbour regulations e.g. lights, limits and shipping.
- Determine safe sea working conditions.
- Numeracy and computer litaracy
- Mechanical background
- To be able to repair minor breakdowns and damages at sea
- To operate radio without hesitance.
- Good communication skills.
How to apply
Click here to apply online for Transnet: Able Seafarer – Deck vacancies (Apply with Grade 12)
Apply for this job vacancy by tapping/ clicking on the APPLY HERE button below this post. This takes you to the Transnet careers portal.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to DOLLY.PETER@TRANSNET.NET.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
