Robben Island, Cape Town: CHIEF ENGINEER – PORT OPERATIONS (FERRY OPERATIONS)
Job Purpose: Ensure that all mechanical, electrical, electronic, mooring, rigging, running gear and safety equipment are monitored, well maintained and in good working order to ensure an efficient and effect transport system.
Minimum Requirements:
-South African citizen
-Matric (Preferably with mathematics and science)
-SA Maritime Certificate: Chief Engineer Port Operations (>2000kW), 2nd Engineering Officer (Unlimited), Motorman Higher Grade or equivalent or Higher
-Motorman Higher Grade with MTU Operators Certificate and a Caterpillar C32 engine Operators Certificate preferred
-Experience working with Caterpillar and MTU engines preferred
-2 years’ experience working as a Chief Engineer onboard vessel with more 2000 kW
-Marine Fire Fighting Certificate
-First Aid and survival at sea Certificate
-Competency in survival crafts (CISC) Certificate
-Safety officer qualification
-Crowd management qualification
-Stable employment record
-Contactable references
-To start as soon as possible
Duties:
-Managing vessel during preparation and sailing on each voyage
-Supervision, checking and maintenance of all machinery and equipment onboard vessel
-Manage Engine room staff and report to Unit Manager
-Logging of engine parameters
-Maintaining all mechanical and electrical equipment as per planned maintenance;
-Tending to/and reporting breakdowns of all equipment onboard
-Performing duties of Safety Officer as per MOS regs
-Ensuring all safety equipment is tested regularly and is certified/valid at all times
-Ensuring craft is compliant at all times with regulatory bodies.
Salary: R 30 000.00 – R 50 000.00 gross (Depending on experience)
E-mail detailed CV in Word or PDF (not as a link) to oneilc@telkomsa.net and indicate Reference CR1769 and your salary expectation. (Also forward a recent photograph, Reference letters if any, and copies of qualifications)
APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DELETED
NOTE: Serious candidates only. Do not apply if you are not willing to provide detailed information to which a potential employer is legally entitled to (e.g. Full employment record, reasons for leaving employers, reference details, reasons for any gaps in employment etc.)
