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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
 

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PRINCIPAL OFFICER: PORT OF MOSSELBAY
GRADE: D4 SOUTHERN REGION JOB PURPOSE
 
PERMANENT
To perform the duties of a Principal Officer and to manage a SAMSA Port Office in accordance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act, all other Acts and regulations that are administered by SAMSA as well as the principles and objectives of the business plan and to be accountable for the cost-effective day-to-day management of the office.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure safe ships and clean seas: Conduct surveys, inspections and investigations. Render advice in accordance with statutory laws & regulations. Deliver an effective Survey Strategy and Flag State Implementation. Implement Port State Control. Ensure that policy is exercised effectively. Ensure that data is being captured.
  • Uphold and implement legislation: Co-ordinate and integrate the initiation, participation and contribution towards the drafting of proposed legislation, regulations, and amendments to legislation, regulations, and policy. Fulfill national and international maritime safety and anti-pollution responsibilities and obligations.
  • Financial Management: Ensure provision and generation of adequate funds and capital requirements for the office, as well as the prudent utilization of funds and control of expenditure.
  • Management of staff: Manage the performance of staff to ensure competence and the realization of the regional operational plan.
  • People Management: Supervise daily activities, and manage the performance, training, and development of staff to ensure competence. Set goals, Empower, Coach, and Mentor staff, and create a workplace culture that is consistent with the values of SAMSA.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage stakeholder expectations. Promote customer care as a key objective.
 
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
  • A STCW Master unlimited or STCW Chief Engineering unlimited is required.
  • Any additional qualification in the Maritime field will be advantageous
  • Driver’s licence is required.
 
EXPERIENCE
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience doing ship surveying at SAMSA.
  • Previous managerial experience, preferably in a related field, is advantageous
 
COMPETENCIES
  • ​Strategic thinking
  • Decision making
  • Problem-solving
  • Leading




Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV and recently certified copies of your qualifications to: 
Babalwa Venge at Recruitment4@samsa.org.za
 
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 members of the designated groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
 
Closing date: 23 JULY 2024
 
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.


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