Chief Engineer MFV Towerkop

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana Group in South Africa seeks a permanent Engine Room Officer for the Amawandle Pelagic site in Laaiplek. The incumbent reports to the Skipper of MFV Towerkop and will maintain and run the engine room for efficient vessel operation.

Key outputs include safe engine room operation, refuelling in port, gear operation, engine and deck maintenance, RSW plant operation, and related administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels.
• Bilingual in at least two languages.
• Valid SAMSA medical certificate.
• Valid Marine Motorman Grade 2 qualification.
• Valid Restricted Radio License.
• Pre-Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book.
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining safe functioning of the engine room.
• Refuelling while in port.
• Operating fishing gear (winch, power block, triplex, etc).
• Maintenance of Main engine, Auxiliary engines and deck equipment.
• Operating the RSW Plant.
• General maintenance and mechanical repairs, during the season and off season.
• Administration.

Skills

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Basic rope/wire/splice knowledge

Education

SAMSA medical certificate

Marine Motorman Grade 2

Restricted radio license

Seamans Discharge Book

Marine Fire Fighting & First Aid at Sea

Job description

The following permanent position has become available within our pelagic fleet. This position will operate from our Amawandle Pelagic site in Laaiplek.

The incumbent will report to the Skipper of the vessel MFV Towerkop.

The successful incumbent will maintain and run the engine room and related equipment in order to ensure the effective and efficient running of the vessel.

Key Job Outputs

• Maintaining safe functioning of the engine room
• Re-fueling while in port
• Operating fishing gear (winch, power block, triplex, etc)
• Maintenance of Main engine, Auxiliary engines and deck equipment
• Operating the RSW Plant
• General maintenance and mechanical repairs, during the season and off season
• Administration

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Working knowledge of the following Legislation:
• Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations
• Code of Safe Working Practices for Fishing Vessels
• Safety Manual System of the Pelagic Fleet Operations
• Small Pelagic Fleet permit conditions and Operating Manual
• Strong communicator
• Attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of ropes, wires, knots and splicing

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Technical aptitude and attention to detail.

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels
• Bilingual
• Valid SAMSA medical certificate
• Valid Marine Motorman Grade 2 qualification
• Valid Restricted Radio License
• Pre-Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates

In support of the company’s Employment Equity Plan, appointments will be aligned with the EE Plan and the fishing industry’s applicable Sector Targets.

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

If you are not contacted within three weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful