Pilot

Transnet SOC Ltd; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd is seeking a certified Pilot with SA port licensing to oversee vessel navigation and docking within port limits, ensuring safety of crew and environment. The role requires applying seamanship, local knowledge, and timely navigational advice to the vessel master.

Candidates should have a STCW Class 3 certificate, at least 12 months sea-going experience on foreign vessels, and 12 months as Tug Boat Master, plus Master Port Operations certification. Equity statements apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Pilot license from any South African port.
• STCW Class 3 certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months of sea-going experience on foreign vessels.
• 12 months of experience as a Tug Boat Master.
• Master Port Operations certification.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver the vessel within port limits with safety of vessel, crew and environment in mind.
• Assist in safe, efficient docking/undocking and shifting of vessels within port limits.
• Ensure availability of contingency plans and timely navigation advice to the vessel master.
• Provide professional ship handling, local knowledge and reports for safety and performance metrics.

Skills

Integrity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Service orientation

Adaptability

Education

Pilot license (SA port)

STCW Class 3 certification or equivalent

Master Port Operations certification

Job description

Candidate to hold a Pilot License from any South African Port.

A pilot’s primary duty is to use his skill and knowledge to protect the ship from collision, grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel master. Where so approved by the master, the pilot may be required to safely conduct the navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters The pilot is further responsible;

• For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the vessel, its crew and the environment.
• Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels within port limit.
• Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational contingency plans be available at all times
• Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge. Position OutputsJobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping) Strive for zero delays Incident/Accidentrecord keepng Attendance to meetings Willingness to work after hours Asset management & efficient use of tugs Completion of reports Monthly safety meetings Implementation of OSHAS Iso. 9001 and 14001 CompliantProvide customer satisfaction Conducting and completing Job observations
• Qualified Pilot with license from any South African port. - STCW Class 3 certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 months of sea-going experience on foreign vessels.
• 12 months of experience as a Tug Boat Master.
• Master Port Operations certification.CompetenciesKnowledge required:
• Shift systems and scheduling
• Applicable legislation
• Risk and occupational safety
• Quality management systems
• Statutory/regulatory bodies
• Business performance principles
• Corporate governance
• Operational and business planning
• NOSA, ISO, OHS Act
• Marine Operations/Services
• Merchant Shipping Act, MARPOL,IMDG code
• SAMSA port marine operations related legislation
• Skills Required:
• Integrity
• Tolerance of ambiguity
• Change oriented
• Appreciation of diversity
• Attention to detail
• Business acumen
• Change orientation
• Appreciation for diversity
• Service orientation
• Outputs and results driven
• Team builder/Player Safety oriented

Equity StatementPreference 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.