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Jobs Available...
ENGINEERING OFFICERS
SMIT Amandla Marine is the leading provider
of specialist marine services in South Africa and offers
a vibrant, dynamic and varied working environment both ashore
and at sea. We believe that our people are our most valuable
asset. And we're working together to create a diverse, empowered
environment with an all-embracing culture of safety. For
us. For you. That's our commitment for the future!
At SMIT Amandla Marine you can anticipate
world-class training & development, stability and security,
proximity to shore and home and working alongside a team
of other proud South Africans.
We are currently seeking the services of Marine
Engineering Officers to serve on board the vessels that
we man and manage on behalf of the Department of Environmental
Affairs & Tourism and which operate largely out of the
Port of Cape Town, South Africa.
SMIT Amandla Marine manages the South African
Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism's fleet
of fisheries research, patrol and supply vessels, including
the ice strengthened Antarctic Supply Vessel 'S.A. Agulhas'.
Pursuing operational and technical efficiency, the company
is required to man these vessels with suitably experienced
personnel who will add value to the company's ability to
manage this fleet effectively on behalf of their Client.
Job Profile
- Comply with the safety and environmental
policies of the Company and all relevant international
and national conventions, codes and legislation.
- Responsible for administration of the Engineering
Department, the efficient and economic operation, repair
and maintenance of all machinery and associated equipment
and the upkeep of the machinery spaces and compartments
used for the storage of tools, spare gear, stores, fuel,
water and lubricating oil.
- Responsible for the stock of spares and
stores and the timeous ordering and delivery of such items
so that maintenance schedules are not affected.
- Ensure that a safe, proper and adequately
manned engineering watch is maintained at all times. In
the case of vessels with unmanned engine rooms, this means
that all alarms and warning devices are properly maintained,
monitored and acted upon.
- Compile standing instructions covering
watchkeeping, safety and maintenance routines and ensure
that these are readily available for the reference of
his staff and that they fully understand the requirements
contained therein. Copies of these instructions must be
displayed at appropriate locations.
- Ensure that all the Life Saving appliances
and Fire Fighting Appliances are regularly tested and
maintained in good condition in accordance with SOLAS
requirements. Equipment and spares are to be maintained
to statutory requirements.
- Carry out such watchkeeping duties as required
by the Chief Engineer (and attend the Engine Room when
the engines are on "stand-by").
- Engine room watch keeping subject to the
requirements of the Chief Engineer, any Company instructions
and in compliance with STCW
- Monitoring of Engineer Cadet training
- Before signing off the vessel, to conduct
a safety familiarization induction with his relief before
handing over and ensure that the necessary "Essential
Safety Familiarization Form SAF.STCW.002" has been
signed off.
Job Requirements
- Valid STCW95 Certificate of Competency
as a Chief Engineer, Second Engineer or Engineering Officer
- Valid certificates for the following STCW'95
approved training courses:
- First Aid at Sea
- Advanced Fire Fighting/Marine Fire Fighting
- Proficiency in Survival Craft
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
(PSSR)
- Possess a valid medical certificate to
proceed to sea, with no restrictions
- Possess a valid passport
- Possess a discharge book/seaman's record
book
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Be able to apply expertise and technology
- Be able to deliver results and meet customer
expectations
- Be able to follow instructions and procedures
- Be able to plan and organize
- Be able to prepare and write reports as
required
- Be able to make decisions independently
and initiative action
Starting date: As soon as possible
For more information please call:
Janine Dunn, Recruitment Officer - Marine
Employees, Tel +27 21 507-5847
To apply for these positions, please email
your curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates
and documents:
Email:
careers.smitamandla@smit.com
Alternatively, you can post your curriculum
vitae and copies of relevant certificates and documents
to:
Janine Dunn
P.O. Box 1339
Cape Town
8000
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