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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
MARINE CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
Western Cape
Job Reference Number: Chief Engineering Officer
Department: Maritime Projects
Business Unit:
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) 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 incumbent will provide shipboard technical and maintenance support to the fleet of vessels managed by Maritime Special Projects (MSP).
Job Description
• Ensure the safe and correct running of main engine, auxiliary engines and all such primary/secondary equipment and systems, in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and in keeping with Company procedures.
• Understand the parameters to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of engine plants, i.e. fuel efficiency, power analysis and systems heat balance.
• Ensure that the engines are correctly tuned to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize fuel consumption.
• Monitor the bunker start-up and closing-down procedure whilst also providing all the necessary anti-pollution measures and remains back-up during the complete bunkering operation.
• Ensure the vessel carries adequate stocks of stores, spares, and lube oils with respect to maintenance and repair and is consistent with the Company requirements.
• Supervise, control, and verifying the application and consumption of spare parts and stores.
• Ensure that chemicals are used in a safe and responsible way and the least hazardous chemicals are used.
• Recognise non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure personnel are aware of, the reason for the non-compliance and how same is to be permanently eliminated in future.
• Develop the skills and confidence of his officers by providing on board training and explaining the relevant content of the following to all personnel:
o Company's SMS,
o Flag State legislation, codes, and guidance, including reporting requirements.
o Port State legislation and guidance,
o Classification Societies' rules and regulations, including reporting requirements.
o Industry Guidelines.
• Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel equipment.
• Ensure planned maintenance system is updated.
• Compliance with International Health & Safety regulations in particular MARPOL
Job Requirements
• Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg III/2
• At least 2 (two) years’ experience as a Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2 and/or 1 year experience as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Experience across various power plants.
• Technical and problem-solving skills, including technical report writing.
• Resolve environmental concerns and improve procedures relating to pollution prevention.
• Realise the need for management systems and procedures, particularly in areas of emergency, malfunction safety back up, contingency planning and protection of the environment.
• Personnel management and safety awareness
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow Company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirement and comply with a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy
LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE
• Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) and STCW
(Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).
• Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
• Has no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center, and willingness to
undergo a background check paid for and arranged by SAMSA MSP.
• Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your/upload your CV, valid SAMSA medical and STCW certification to The MSP Crewing Department at mspapplications@samsa.org.za. Preference will be given to internal candidates who meets the criteria and requirements. No hand-delivered applications will be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 15 DECEMBER 2025
PLEASE APPLY HERE
MARINE CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
Western Cape
Job Reference Number: Chief Engineering Officer
Department: Maritime Projects
Business Unit:
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) 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 incumbent will provide shipboard technical and maintenance support to the fleet of vessels managed by Maritime Special Projects (MSP).
Job Description
• Ensure the safe and correct running of main engine, auxiliary engines and all such primary/secondary equipment and systems, in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and in keeping with Company procedures.
• Understand the parameters to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of engine plants, i.e. fuel efficiency, power analysis and systems heat balance.
• Ensure that the engines are correctly tuned to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize fuel consumption.
• Monitor the bunker start-up and closing-down procedure whilst also providing all the necessary anti-pollution measures and remains back-up during the complete bunkering operation.
• Ensure the vessel carries adequate stocks of stores, spares, and lube oils with respect to maintenance and repair and is consistent with the Company requirements.
• Supervise, control, and verifying the application and consumption of spare parts and stores.
• Ensure that chemicals are used in a safe and responsible way and the least hazardous chemicals are used.
• Recognise non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure personnel are aware of, the reason for the non-compliance and how same is to be permanently eliminated in future.
• Develop the skills and confidence of his officers by providing on board training and explaining the relevant content of the following to all personnel:
o Company's SMS,
o Flag State legislation, codes, and guidance, including reporting requirements.
o Port State legislation and guidance,
o Classification Societies' rules and regulations, including reporting requirements.
o Industry Guidelines.
• Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel equipment.
• Ensure planned maintenance system is updated.
• Compliance with International Health & Safety regulations in particular MARPOL
Job Requirements
• Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg III/2
• At least 2 (two) years’ experience as a Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2 and/or 1 year experience as Chief Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Experience across various power plants.
• Technical and problem-solving skills, including technical report writing.
• Resolve environmental concerns and improve procedures relating to pollution prevention.
• Realise the need for management systems and procedures, particularly in areas of emergency, malfunction safety back up, contingency planning and protection of the environment.
• Personnel management and safety awareness
• Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language.
• Able to follow Company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirement and comply with a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy
LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE
• Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) and STCW
(Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).
• Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
• Has no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center, and willingness to
undergo a background check paid for and arranged by SAMSA MSP.
• Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your/upload your CV, valid SAMSA medical and STCW certification to The MSP Crewing Department at mspapplications@samsa.org.za. Preference will be given to internal candidates who meets the criteria and requirements. No hand-delivered applications will be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 15 DECEMBER 2025
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SHIP SURVEYOR ENGINE
Port Elizabeth
Job Reference Number: SAMSA SS-PE
Department: Port Elizabeth
Business Unit:
Industry: Freight/Shipping/Transport/Import/Export
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
SAMSA is looking for Ship Surveyor Engine 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
Job Description
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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Produce reports and make recommendations timeously.
- Fulfil an expert witness role in a Marine Court of Enquiry.
- Participate in and report on local, regional, and international fora and make recommendations.
- Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Second engineering Officer (STCW III/2), with all academics and max of 6 months valid Sea-service required towards Class 1, all of which must be acquired within 3years.
• Driver’s Licence
• Own Transport (access to car or willing to get one at start of employment)
• Medically Fit (Seafarer Medicals) to proceed to Sea if sea-service is required Travel is compulsory on local and international trips
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Chief Engineer >3000 KW (STCW III/2 – no limitation)
• STCW ancillary courses
• Sailed in rank of Chief Engineer.
• Maritime/Sea going experience for a period of 2-3 years in a management role
• Valid Passport.
CLOSING DATE: 2 December 2025
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 people living with a Disability.
For any related queries regarding this position, please contact Mr Sithembile Lupindo at 021 421 6170
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SMALL VESSEL SURVEYOR
Port Nolloth
Job Reference Number: SAMSA SVS Port Nolloth
Department: Port Nollorth
Business Unit:
Industry: Freight/Shipping/Transport/Import/Export
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
To ensure small vessels, skippers and maritime service providers are compliant with applicable maritime Legislations, Codes and Conventions to give effect to the objective of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
Job Description
Surveys and Inspections
- Undertake all Statutory Small Vessel Surveys and Inspections including small vessel projects in accordance with applicable legislation and relevant policies.
- Undertake packed IMDG container inspections as per the IMDG and CTU codes.
- Undertake inspections as per the Code of Practice for Marine Fire Services Stations (SAMFAS)
- Ensure timely submission of external surveyor COF returns and check that all is for statistical reporting.
- Conducts stability assessment, tests and reports as per policy on vessels to which the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations, 2007 (as amended) apply
- Give full and complete effect to the Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety), Regulations, 2007 (as amended), whereby all training, assessment of competence, certification, including medical fines, endorsement and revalidation activities are caried out.
- Auditing of appointed External surveyors, examiners, and maritime training providers.
- Comply with the internal SAMSA Small Vessel Policy and any other relevant policy as applicable.
- Review and provide input into Maritime Small Vessel Regulations and Amendments
- Review and provide input into Marine Notices, Safety Flashes, Marine Information Notices, and Marine Circulars in relation to small vessels and packed container IMGD inspections
- Review and provide input into SAMSA Small Vessel Policies and Procedures
- Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibility
- Provide input into SAMSA Determination of charges and Levies and any other relevant applicable legislation.
- Undertake casualty / incident investigations into small vessel incidents
- Produce reports and make recommendations timeously
- Provide consultancy services to Industry Stakeholders
- Manage and engage with Stakeholders in accordance with SAMSA Core Values
- Participate in Safety campaigns or similar events
- Prepare and arrange training sessions for small vessel external surveys, examiners, and enforcement officers
- Collaborate with Principal Officers w.r.t Auditing of the appointed external surveyors, examiners, and training providers.
- Assist with boat ownership queries from other departments such as DFFE, DWS, SAPS, etc
Job Requirements
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- National Small Vessel Certificate of Competence Day Skipper Category C or higher or
- Able Seafarers (Deck/Engine) or
- Port Operations Skipper
- Diploma in Small Craft Surveying or
- Diploma in Maritime Studies will be an added advantage
Experience
- 3 years' experience in a boating or similar area
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Own transport
- A medical clearance certificate, obtained from a SAMSA approved medical practitioner
- Ability to travel as and when required
- Successful applicants will be required to complete the SAMSA small vessel safety surveying course, and IMO recognised IMDG course, casualty investigation course and any other appropriate course/ certification in area of specialisation as may be required.
CLOSING DATE: 2 December 2025
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, White 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 deem your application unsuccessful
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