Transnet Vacancies
- Location
- Saldanha, Western Cape
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
**Overview** This is a permanent, re-advertised position for an Able Seafarer within Transnet's Operating Division, Transnet NPA. The role is based in the Marine Services Department in Saldanha, reporting to a Tug Master, and is graded at K2. The internal reference for this role is req5736. **What you will do** As an Able Seafarer (rating AB Deck or Engine), you will operate on a Tug, Launch, Pilot Boat, Work Boat, or Floating Crane within port operations. Your responsibilities include: * Serving as a rating in the capacity of AB (Deck or Engine) on marine craft operating within the port operations area. * Ensuring the safe and efficient handling and/or operation of ropes, wires, winches, capstans, and other deck equipment during shipping operations. * Performing maintenance duties on the deck, accommodation, tank, void, and engine room spaces of the crafts, including general cleaning and housekeeping. * Participating in Bridge and/or Engine Room Resource Management activities, such as performing lookout duties. * Being responsible for the efficient and economical use of paints, working tools, and consumable stores. * Safely operating all deck or engine lifting, towing, cleaning, and pumping machinery as required. * Carrying out and participating in maintenance duties on deck and/or engine room spaces, including general maintenance and spot chipping of corroded spaces and fandering equipment. * Carrying out and participating in maintenance of craft equipment, including general wash down of internal and external spaces, decks, superstructure, hull, and/or engine room and workshop spaces. * Performing hygienic cleaning of all domestic areas including cabins, accommodation, heads, and galley. * Carrying out and participating in splicing of ropes and/or wires and making up of heaving lines. * Carrying out and participating in routine testing of deck and/or engine room equipment under supervision. * Carrying out and participating in emergency drills and procedures in line with safety requirements. * Carrying out and participating in berthing duties, mooring/unmooring the craft alongside quays, and rigging gangways for safe access to the vessel. * Complying with all safe working instructions and procedures, and reporting non-conformances to vessel officers. * Carrying out reasonable instructions as directed by vessel officers for the safe and efficient running of vessels. * Storing and securing equipment in designated areas for the safety of the vessel. * Disposing of waste in designated areas/bins. * Maintaining all relevant personal qualifications and certificates of competencies in a valid mode and ensuring records are kept safely and readily available for inspection. * Observing safety standards at all times to promote a safety and wellbeing culture on board the vessel. * Understanding and complying with all emergency signals and acting accordingly. * Performing fire and emergency patrols and reporting accordingly. * Performing lookout duties. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Valid Certificate of proficiency as an Able Seafarer Deck or Engine. * **Knowledge Required:** * Deck/engine room working practices as contained in the training manuals. * Safety consciousness and safe working practices awareness. * OHS Act. * Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policies. * SOLAS. * **Skills Required:** * Practical Seamanship. * Basic Mechanical Skill. * Basic Electrical Skill. * Analytical Skill. * Literacy Skill. * Numeracy Skill. * Steering and lookout duties. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a team player who is capable of using their own initiative, demonstrates conflict resolution abilities, and is client service-oriented. They should also possess incident management skills. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with Transnet's Employment Equity Plan and Targets. **Deadline** 06/10/2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/transnet-vacancies-30 Source: govpage
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