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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
 
FISHING VESSEL SURVERYOR- PERMANENT​
GRADING (D2)     
SALDANHA OFFICE BAY    
 
The position reports to the Principal Officer                                             
 
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure fishing vessels, seafarers in the fishing industry and maritime service providers are compliant with applicable maritime legislation and relevant maritime Conventions; to give effect to the objectives of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) Instruments and the Food and Agriculture Organization FAO)
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Ship Surveys and Inspections
  • Examinations and Accreditations
  • Legislation, Regulations and Policy
  • Casualties/Incident investigations
  • Stakeholder Management
 
​REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
  • Fisherman Grade 2 or Skipper Fishing> 24m (Limited Waters) / Chief Engineer (Fishing)
  • In possession of a valid driver's license and own vehicle
  • Preferred Medical Clearance Certificate – obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner
  • Ability to travel as and when required.
 
Experience
  • Maritime/Fishing Sea going experience for a period of 7 years related work experience.
  • Previous vessel surveying experience/ Skipper of a fishing trawler would be an added advantage.
  • Technical knowledge of fishing safety and pollution prevention practices and standards.
  • General knowledge of national and international maritime legislation.
 
Competencies
  • Professionalism
  • Good communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Assertiveness
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Research skills
 
 
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV to Masiye Pilusa at: recruitment3@samsa.org.za  

CLOSING DATE: 13 January 2023
 
As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives.
 
Preference will be given to members of the designated groups (African Female & Coloured Female) candidates to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.