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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
 

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The position reports to the Registrar of Seafarers.
 
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, PRETORIA
 
JOB PURPOSE
To support the Registrar in maintaining the register or registers of all certificates of competency, certificates of proficiency, certificates if equivalency and endorsements specified in STCW/F Convention, Regulations 3 and II/1 to II/6, IV/2 and Merchant Shipping (Certification, Training and Manning) Regulations 2021 and the Merchant shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations of 2007, as amended, Seafarer's identity Documents Convention (Revised) 2003 (No.185).
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • To assist the Registrar with certificates of competency, proficiency, endorsements, certificates of equivalency and ensure that they are issued in accordance with the Act and reflect the competencies of the seafarers.
  • Ensure that Registers are secured, backed-up and updated continually.
  • Advice and assist with Investigation of fraudulent certificates of competency, proficiency, and endorsements.
  • Advise and assists the Registrar on matters dealing with changes and improvements in operating procedures, in corrective or preventive action. Coordinate the implementation of operation changes and procedures.
  • Ensure that the services provided conform to the written operation procedures.
  • Develops and recommends operating/administrative/procedural changes.
  • Assist in the formulation and implementation of departmental policies, practices and programs coordination and make recommendations to increase effectiveness and efficiency within the department.
  • Ensure that all findings related to any Audit is properly and timeously closed out and identify the root causes of any findings to prevent any reoccurrence.
  • Coordinate the work activities of any assigned employees, prioritizes and coordinates work assignments, reviews for accuracy and recommends improvements in workflow, procedures.
  • Assist in the formulation and implementation of departmental policies, practices and programs coordination and make recommendations to increase effectiveness and efficiency within the department.
  • Ensure that all findings related to any Audit is properly and timeously closed out and identify the root causes of any findings to prevent any reoccurrence.
  • Coordinate the work activities of any assigned employees, prioritizes and coordinates work assignments, reviews for accuracy and recommends improvements in workflow, procedures.
  • Manage the Registry team on day-to-day, creating succession to key roles and enhancing departmental capability.
  • Lead the development of internal training and development programs.
  • Cultivate productive working relationships through the promotion of cross functional collaboration and teamwork.
  • Provide clear direction on shared and departmental goals, including key performance indicators - translating and prioritising each through performance management.
  • Resolve employee grievances within a specified timeframe.
  • Address poor behaviour through the Disciplinary and Grievance procedures with the guidance of Human Capital.
  • Cultivate positive behaviour in accordance with SAMSA Values.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
  • Diploma/Degree in Maritime Studies
  • STCW Certificate of Competence an advantage at operational or management level.
 
Knowledge and Experience
  • Previous supervisory experience preferably in a related field
  • Three (3) years of experience at supervisory/management level
  • Three (3) years' experience in the Maritime Industry and dealing with seafarer-related matters.
 
Competencies
High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement:
  • Sound knowledge of Maritime Legislations and IMO Conventions and Protocols as amended wrt seafarers and fishers.
  • Technical knowledge of the following acts and regulations:
  • SAMSA Act, 1998 (Act No. 5 of 1998) as amended.
  • Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No 57 of 1951) as amended.
  • Protection of Personal Information Act.
  • Promotion of administrative justice Act 3 of 2000.
  • Merchant Shipping (Certification, Manning, and Training) Regulations 2021, as amended.
  • Merchant Shipping (National Small Vessel Safety) Regulations 2007, as amended.
  • Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
  • Seafarer's identity Documents Convention (Revised) 2003 (No.185).
  • Practical knowledge of quality assurance.
  • Skilled at supervising a multidisciplinary team including standards & compliance, qualification & licensing, port regulatory & emergency response, enforcement & compliance, maritime security/safety, quality assurance and corporate service.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Planning and organisation skills.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Research skills.
  • Conflict management.
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point, BI software).
  • Practical knowledge in shipping.




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Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV to Zanele Zwane at: recruitment@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 Males, Indian Males and White Females to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 AUGUST 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.