Deck & Engine General Purpose Rating – Port Ops

Transnet Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet NPA in Cape Town seeks a General Purpose Rating to operate on Tug, Launch, Pilot Boat and related craft within port operations. You will assist with deck equipment, rope handling, and general vessel duties under the Master’s direction.

You will maintain deck and engine spaces, participate in safety drills, berthing, and routine maintenance, while upholding safety and housekeeping standards on-board.

Qualifications

• Valid Certificate of proficiency as a General Purpose Rating.
• Experience on deck operations in port environments preferred.
• Safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle ropes, wires, capstans during operations.
• Carry out maintenance of deck and engine spaces.
• Clean and maintain internal and external spaces, decks and hull.
• Perform splicing of ropes and making up heaving lines.
• Participate in routine testing of deck/engine room equipment.
• Participate in emergency drills and berthing duties when safe.
• Follow safety instructions and report non-conformances.
• Observe safety and wellbeing culture on-board.

Skills

Practical seamanship

Team player

Safety consciousness

Lookout duties

Basic mechanical skill

Basic electrical skill

Analytical skill

Literacy skill

Numeracy skill

steering and lookout duties

Education

Certificate of proficiency as General Purpose Rating

Job description

Transnet NPA in Cape Town seeks a General Purpose Rating to operate on Tug, Launch, Pilot Boat and related craft within port operations. You will assist with deck equipment, rope handling, and general vessel duties under the Master’s direction.

You will maintain deck and engine spaces, participate in safety drills, berthing, and routine maintenance, while upholding safety and housekeeping standards on-board.