Fleet Training Superintendent (Harbour Towage/Offshore)

Svitzer; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company is seeking a Fleet Training Superintendent in Newcastle, South Africa. This rewarding role focuses on developing high-quality training programs and improving operational performance for Masters and crew members. Candidates should bring significant experience in towage operations along with strong training and organizational skills. The company values diversity and encourages applications from various backgrounds. Apply by December 17, 2025, via the Svitzer Careers website.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Tug Master on various towage vessels.
• Five years of towage experience with emergency operations exposure.
• Internal ISM Auditor capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs for Masters and new recruits.
• Develop emergency and escort towage training packages.
• Maintain training materials for compliance.

Skills

Training and competency development

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Marine operational guidance

Education

Master 45NC qualification

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Get to Know Us

For more than 190 years, Svitzer has supported port operations through a focus on safety, service and teamwork. Our shore teams across Australia and Papua New Guinea keep things moving from scheduling and systems to asset management and operational support. Join a company where your work has impact and your team has your back.

Do you have a passion for developing marine capability and ensuring safe, high-quality towage operations? If so, we’re looking for a Fleet Training Superintendent to join our team on a permanent full‑time basis. This position can be based in one of our major East Coast port locations including Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney or Melbourne, however highly qualified candidates located elsewhere may also be considered.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

This is a role with real influence. As part of our national Training and Marine Standards function, you’ll help build the skills, confidence and readiness of Masters, Mates and Check Masters across Australia. You’ll work closely with port teams, simulator specialists, technical SMEs and the Marine and Audit Team to strengthen operational performance and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Reporting to the Regional Marine Manager based in Newcastle, NSW, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering training and competency development programs for Masters, Mates and new recruits, including simulator‑based training.
• Developing and delivering emergency towage, escort towage and non‑standard towage training packages.
• Acting as the subject matter expert for offshore, emergency, escort and non‑standard towage operations.
• Maintaining training materials, SOPs and simulator documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting ports with training needs analysis, development of port training plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing marine operational guidance, including vessel mobilisation support and input into Port Navigational Standards.
• Contributing to internal and external audit activities and identifying training solutions to address systemic issues.
• Participating as SME in safety investigations, Learning Teams and reviews of marine incidents and operational risks.
• Supporting national and global marine projects, including port optimisation initiatives and technical input into tenders.

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience as a Tug Master on ASD, tractor, transverse or offshore towage vessels.
• Offshore towage experience as a Master or Mate, supported by a minimum Master 45NC qualification.
• At least five years of towage experience, including exposure to emergency and escort towage operations.
• Strong knowledge of vessel operations, simulation techniques and practical training facilitation.
• A solid understanding of Australia’s regulatory environment, certification processes and operational compliance.
• Working knowledge of marine systems, standards and expectations across harbour and offshore operations.
• Experience developing training materials or delivering simulator‑based programs (highly regarded).
• Internal ISM Auditor capability or willingness to gain this qualification.
• Excellent time management, organisation and the ability to work independently while supporting a dispersed team.
• Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with crews, leaders and operational stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking and strong computer literacy to support continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?

With new growth, emerging towage demands and evolving vessel technology, this is an exciting time to shape the future of Svitzer’s training frameworks and emergency towage capability. If this opportunity feels like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application via the Careers at Svitzer website.

Please make sure to apply by close of business Wednesday 17 December 2025. We’re unable to accept applications by email.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under‑represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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