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SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)
 
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CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
MARITIME SPECIAL PROJECTS, CAPE TOWN
FIXED TERM CONTRACT until 31 OCTOBER 2026
 
JOB PURPOSE
To provide shipboard technical and maintenance support to the fleet of vessels managed by Maritime Special Projects (MSP).
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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 verify 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:
    • Company's SMS,
    • Flag State legislation, codes and guidance, including reporting requirements.
    • Port State legislation and guidance,
    • Classification Societies' rules and regulations, including reporting requirements.
    • 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
 
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Valid Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer (unlimited)
  • Valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (unrestricted)
  • Valid STCW documentation
 
EXPERIENCE​
  • At least 3 years' experience as Second Engineer (unlimited)
  • Previous experience as Chief Engineer (unlimited) would be advantageous.
  • Experience across various power plants 


COMPETENCIES
  • Technical and problem-solving skills.
  • 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
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written.
  • Able to follow company instructions and procedures.
 
 
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV, valid SAMSA medical and statutory certification to The MSP Crewing Department at
mspapplications@samsa.or​g.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2023
 
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 members of the designated groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
​Please note: SAMSA MSP reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.
 
 
 
 




SECOND ENGINEERING OFFICER
MARITIME SPECIAL PROJECTS, CAPE TOWN
FIXED TERM CONTRACT until 31 OCTOBER 2026​ 
​
JOB PURPOSE
To provide shipboard technical and maintenance support to the fleet of vessels managed by Maritime Special Projects (MSP).
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform engineer room watch-keeping duties when required.
  • Maintenance of all machineries on deck and engine room in his area of responsibility as required by the Planned Maintenance System and as directed by Chief Engineer.
  • Management of stores, spares, lube oils and chemicals including monitoring the consumption, inventory management to ensure minimum requirements are met and checking deliveries against advice from suppliers.
  • Maintaining order and cleanliness in the engine room.
  • To instruct and supervise on the vessel in the use of safety, environmental protection, fire-fighting, first aid and life-saving equipment.
  • Preparing and monitoring work plans for other engineers and engine ratings. Periodically monitor the work / rest hour planning for all engineers and engine ratings to ensure that the rest hour requirements are being complied with.
  • Ensure that his individual work and rest hour planning is done on an ongoing basis and rest hour requirements are complied with to avoid fatigue.
  • Using the least hazardous chemicals and ensuring that chemicals are used in a safe and responsible way.
  • Issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner.
  • Understand the importance of briefing and debriefing to ensure efficient teamwork.
  • Training of supervised personnel which includes:
    1. Orientation.
    2. Health and safety.
    3. Environmental protection.
    4. Use of manuals and procedures.
    5. Proper use of tools and equipment.
    6. Standard maintenance and operating practices.
  • Develop the skills and confidence of the more junior members of the team.
  • Propose to the Chief Engineer necessary training requirements concerning engineers
  • Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of the vessel equipment.
  • Ensure planned maintenance system is updated.
  • Compliance with International Health & Safety regulations in particular MARPOL
 
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Valid Certificate of Competency as Second Engineer (unlimited)
  • Valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (unrestricted)
  • Valid STCW documentation
 
EXPERIENCE
  • At least 2 years' experience as Officer of an Engineering Watch (unlimited)
  • Previous experience as Second Engineer (unlimited) would be advantageous.
  • Experience across various power plants

COMPETENCIES
  • Technical and problem-solving skills.
  • 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
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written.
  • Able to follow company instructions and procedures.
 
 
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV, valid SAMSA medic​al and statutory certification to The MSP Crewing Department at mspapplications@samsa.org.za ​
 
CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2023
 
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 members of the designated groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
Please note: SAMSA MSP reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.