Chief Marine Eng Officer (RE-Advertised)

Transnet SOC Ltd; Saldanha; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd seeks a Chief Marine Engineer Officer to lead the marine engineering function on a harbour tug, directing preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-board repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation. You will oversee planned layups, manage crew and resources, and train junior engineers, all while ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.

The role requires CMEO Port Ops endorsement or Chief Engineer Officer Port Ops, with project management certification

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: CMEO Port Ops endorsement or Chief Engineer Officer Port Ops with added advantage.
• Experience in marine engineering management of harbour tugs or similar vessels preferred.
• Project management certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage marine engineering functions of a harbour tug to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and scheduled overhauls.
• Attend to planned layups and unplanned breakdowns with fault diagnosis.
• Supervise fault diagnosis and on-board repairs of equipment and machinery.
• Manage crew safety and training, including mentorship of trainees.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with legislative and Company policies.
• Provide project management and management information for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

People management

Emergency response

Education

CMEO Port Ops Endorsed

Chief Engineer Officer Port Ops

Project Management Certificate

Job description

Position Purpose

To manage the marine engineering functions of a harbour tug in such a manner as to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant and auxilliary equipent, the implementation of sound preventative maintenance practises interms of the planned maintenance schedules, fault diagnosis and on board repairs of equipmentand machinery, attend to overhauls of machinery and equipment including planned craft lay ups and unpalnned breakdowns.

Position Outputs

• Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availibility
• Manage on board fault diagnosis and repairs
• Manage operation of plant and auxiliary equipment in accordance with sound marine engineering standards and practices
• Conduct checks of plant and equipment including operational surveillance whilst craft is underway
• Manage periodic lay / overhaul of plant and equipment in conjunction with Marine Technical Manager
• Manage and allocate resources including tools, power tools, spares etc.
• Train subordinates, mentorship training of trainee chief engineers
• Ensure a safe working environment and the implementation of safe working practices in terms of Company policies and legislative requirements
• Ensure that all legislative, regulatory and Company requirements and procedures are complied with in respect of the marine engineering department on board the tug
• Attend to unplanned breakdowns
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all engine room machinery.
• Maintain equipment on tug according to Transnet's Code 29 guideline.
• Manage and control Quality Managemental policies and standards.
• Inculcating TRANSNET values.
• Project management.
• Management Information: To provide statistical data, inspections and audits for sound decision-making, elimination of deviations from planned processes, respectively.
• Plan, implement and oversee crews' safety

Qualifications and Experience

Valid 2nd Engineer Officer (<3000 kW) CMEO Port Ops Endorsed OR Valid Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations) Added Advantage Chief Engineer (Unlimited), Project Management Certificate

Competencies

• Competencies Required: Quality management systems.
• Statutory/regulatory bodies.
• Environmental management principles.
• Project management.
• HOSA, ISO, OHS Act.
• Marine Operations/Services.
• Merchant Shipping Act.
• SAMSA Code, PFMA, PPM, AMPP.
• Skills required: Leadership.
• Decision making.
• Communication.
• Building relationship.
• Managing subordinate.
• Ability to solve practical technical problems.
• Procedures and work instructions (SHE integrated Management Systems, Quality Management Systems).
• Knowledge of life saving.
• Equipment/appliances.
• Safety techniques/equipment.
• Record-keeping.
• Emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Marine plant, machinery and equipment.
• Watch-keeping procedures.
• Marine environment.
• Housekeeping.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Job Details

Chief Marine Eng Officer (RE-Advertised) Operating Division: Transnet NPA Employee Group: Permanent Department: SLJ, F&B, Tugs, Engineering Crew 1B Location: Saldanha Reporting To: Marine Technical Manager Grade: F Reference: req5874

Closing Date

The closing date is on 02/11/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.