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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
 
SHIP SURVEYOR-GRADE: D3
WESTERN REGION: SALDANHA BAY OFFICE ​
 
 
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, Loadline, SOLAS, MARPOL)
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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 in accordance with the Quality Standards System of SAMSA
  • Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibilities​ 
 
Casualties/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
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • TCW Compliant Certificate of Competency as Master  
  • 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
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Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV to Masiye Pilusa at recruitment3@samsa.org.za  

CLOSING DATE: 19 October 2021
 
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 African Male and Female, Coloured Male and female and 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.