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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA) - INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AND VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CREWING DEPARTMENT
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) was established in terms of the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998. It is tasked with the mandate of ensuring the safety of life and property at sea, preventing and combating pollution of the marine environment by ships and the promotion of South Africa's maritime interest.
THE PURPOSE
The programme provides opportunities to unemployed graduates to gain meaningful experience that will complement their studies and gain access to the labour market.
CRITERIA
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
To qualify for the internship programme, you must be:
FIELD: Information Technology
NUMBER: 1
QUALIFICATION: Matric Plus
National Diploma/ Degree in IT (Communication Network or Computer Science)
LOCATION: Cape Town Office
FIELD: Crewing department
NUMBER: 2
QUALIFICATION: Matric Plus
National Diploma in Maritime Studies
LOCATION: Cape Town Office:
Maritime Special Projects
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV and recently certified copies of your qualifications to: Masiye Pilusa at recruitment3@samsa.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2022
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 people living with a disability 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.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CREWING DEPARTMENT
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) was established in terms of the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998. It is tasked with the mandate of ensuring the safety of life and property at sea, preventing and combating pollution of the marine environment by ships and the promotion of South Africa's maritime interest.
THE PURPOSE
The programme provides opportunities to unemployed graduates to gain meaningful experience that will complement their studies and gain access to the labour market.
CRITERIA
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
To qualify for the internship programme, you must be:
- Unemployed graduate
- People living with a disability are encouraged to apply.
- Have completed a Degree or a National Diploma (NQF level 6)
- Be a South African citizen
- Not have participated previously in an internship programme
FIELD: Information Technology
NUMBER: 1
QUALIFICATION: Matric Plus
National Diploma/ Degree in IT (Communication Network or Computer Science)
LOCATION: Cape Town Office
FIELD: Crewing department
NUMBER: 2
QUALIFICATION: Matric Plus
National Diploma in Maritime Studies
LOCATION: Cape Town Office:
Maritime Special Projects
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV and recently certified copies of your qualifications to: Masiye Pilusa at recruitment3@samsa.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2022
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 people living with a disability 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.
SHIP SURVEYOR X 3 CAPE TOWN OFFICE
(PERMANENT)
GRADE: (D3)
OFFICE: CAPE TOWN OFFICE
The above position will report to the Principal Officer
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure vessels, seafarers 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) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Instruments.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ship Surveys and Inspections: Undertake all Statutory Surveys, Audits and Inspections in accordance with applicable legislation and other relevant regulations relating to Marine Pollution Prevention and Safety.
Give effect to our obligation under the Instruments relevant to the III Code (Tonnage, COLREGS, Load line, SOLAS, MARPOL) - Examinations and Accreditations: Give full and complete effect to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 in accordance with the provisions of section A-I/8 of the STCW Code, whereby all training, assessment of competence, certification, including medical certification, endorsement and revalidation activities are carried out, by applying appropriate domestic legislation. Comply with the Quality Standards System of SAMSA to ensure alignment with STCW.
- Legislation Regulations and Policy: Review, recommend and contribute towards drafting maritime regulations and amendments.
Review and Draft Marine Notices and Marine Circulars.
Review, recommend and Draft SAMSA Policies and Procedures.
Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibilities. - Casualty/Incident Investigations: Undertake casualty / incident investigations
Produce reports and make recommendations timeously.
Fulfil an expert witness role in a Marine Court of Enquiry. - Stakeholder Management: Provide consultancy services to Industry Stakeholders.
Participate in and report on local, regional and international fora and make recommendations.
Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.
- Chief Engineer > 3000kW (no limitation) COC / or Master COC (Unlimited)
- STCW ancillary courses and any other equivalent training
- Sailed in rank of Second Engineer (seagoing experience) / or sailed in rank of Chief Officer (seagoing experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- STCW Compliant COC - Chief Engineer >3000 kW (STCW III/2 – no limitation) / or STCW Compliant COC – Master (STCW II/2 – no limitation)
- STCW ancillary courses
- Sailed in rank of Chief Engineer (seagoing experience) / or sailed in rank of Master (seagoing experience)
- Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role
- Driver's License
- Own Transport
- Preferred Medical Clearance Certificate – obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner
- Ability to travel as and when required.
- Valid Passport
Should you meet the requirements set out above, please e-mail your CV to Masiye Pilusa recruitment3@samsa.org.za
CLOSING DATE: 18 JULY 2022
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 Coloured Female, African Female and people living with a Disability.
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.