Chief Marine Eng Officer (RE-Advertised)

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

Job summary

Transnet, located in Saldanha, seeks a Chief Marine Eng Officer to lead marine engineering for the harbour tug. You will oversee maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-board repairs to ensure safe, efficient operation and adherence to schedules and standards.

The role requires licenced senior enginering qualifications, strong leadership, and the ability to manage resources and safety compliance in a demanding maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Valid certification: 2nd Engineer Officer (<3000 kW) CMEO Port Ops Endorsed, OR Valid Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations).
• Added advantage: Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations) or Unlimited licence.
• Project Management Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availability.
• Manage on-board fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Operate plant and auxiliary equipment according to marine engineering standards and practices.
• Perform checks of plant and equipment, including surveillance while the tug is underway.
• Plan and oversee lay/overhaul of plant and equipment with the Marine Technical Manager.
• Allocate resources (tools, spares, etc.) and supervise crew; mentor trainees.

Education

2nd Engineer Officer (<3000 kW) CMEO Port Ops Endorsed

Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations)

Project Management Certificate

Job description

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

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.

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.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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