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)

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.
•  Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required in line with level of responsibilities.

Casualty/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.

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.
• Need to have sailed as 2/E or EOW with minimum of 36 months sea-service on trading ship of 3000kW or more, on unlimited voyages
• 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.