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ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM
 
Master Ports Operations 
R 430 938.53 – R603 313.95 Total Cost to Company 
JG 9 
The above mentioned positions are available in the Ferry Operations Department at Robben- Island Museum. 
 
The purpose of the job is to manage and command the operation, maintenance and the crew of the vessels to ensure passengers, cargo and vessel safety are in order to improve the efficiency of the marine transport system. 
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
 In command of the vessel ensuring safe navigation following all the VTS and Port regulations; 
 Ensure that all navigational equipment is fully operational and in good working order prior to departure and while en-route; 
 Ensure that the crew are fully familiarised with their duties including use of LSA and FFE equipment and vessel emergency procedures; 
 Ensure that all passengers are safe and comfortable at all times; 
 Ensure the weather conditions are monitored and report to the Harbour Master at all times. 
 Ensure safety and proper stowage of all cargo on board; 
 Ensure that proper record keeping is carried out (Both OLB & Daily Logbook) as required by SAMSA and the Merchant Shipping Act; 
 Ensure that all vessel and crew certificates are valid and that the vessel is seaworthy and complies with SAMSA and/or Classification Society regulations at all times; 
 Ensure that the maintenance plan is followed and all records are made including reporting of defects to the Unit Managers; 
 Carry out conflict resolution amongst the crew on board and report to the Unit Managers of any disciplinary actions required; 
 Ensure that regular drills, tool box talks and safety training sessions are carried out and recorded. 
 
 
Qualification, Experience and Technical skill 
 Minimum: Master (Port Operations) Certificate of Competence or equivalent as issued by SAMSA. 
 Master Coastal. Certificate of Competence or equivalent as issued by SAMSA is also ACCEPTABLE. 
 Must have 1 years' experience on twin-screw vessels or Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Master Ports, 
 STCW and other certificates as follows: 
(Preference may be given to candidates who have certificates as per the Manila 2010 amendments) 
 Advanced Marine Fire Fighting; 
 First Aid at sea; 
 Competency in Survival Crafts 
 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities with Personal Survival Techniques; 
 Ship Security Officer; 
 Latest Electronic Navigation Systems; 
 Ship Handling; 
 Long Range Radio Certificate or GMDSS General Operators Certificate; 
 2 Year SAMSA Eyesight Certificate; 
 SAMSA Medical Certificate; 
 Ship Familiarization Certificate; 
 Have knowledge of local sea conditions and weather; 
 Navigation and bridge watch-keeping; 
 Operation and maintenance of various navigational equipment especially Magnetic Compass, Marine Radar, VHF Radio and AIS; 
 Technical knowledge of ferry operations (preferred); 
 Crowd management and Passenger Safety STCW V/2(Preferred); 
 Must be fluent in English, written and oral.

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Forward a detailed cv, accompanied by certified copies your ID and qualification certificates as well as contactable referees, to recruitment@robben-island.org.za  by no later than 29 January 2021.
 
Note: If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
Please note your attachment should not exceed 10 MB
 
 
Robben Island Museum, PO Box 51806, V&A Waterfront 8002 • Tel +27 (0) 21 413 4200 • Fax +27 (0) 21 419 1057 • website: www.robben-island.org.za