Port Operations: Engine Room Lead (Second Engineer)

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

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Second Engineer (Port Operations) to join the harbour craft engine room management team, reporting to the Marine Technical Manager.

The role focuses on operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery, including watchkeeping duties, routine and unplanned maintenance to ensure safe, efficient craft service and protection of company assets under Merchant Shipping Act.

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations) or Motorman HG.
• Experience in engine room management and watchkeeping.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions (SHE/Quality).

Responsibilities

• Forms part of the engine room management team under the direction of the Chief Engineer.
• Operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery, including watchkeeping duties and routine/unplanned maintenance.
• Safeguard company assets in line with Merchant Shipping Act requirements.
• Carry out routine visual inspections, take readings/soundings, and log results.
• Repair and maintain equipment; disassemble/reassemble machinery and train junior crew as required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Building relationships

Managing subordinate

Troubleshooting

Watch-keeping procedures

Education

Certificate of competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations)

Motorman HG

Job description

Transnet SOC Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Second Engineer (Port Operations) to join the harbour craft engine room management team, reporting to the Marine Technical Manager.

The role focuses on operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery, including watchkeeping duties, routine and unplanned maintenance to ensure safe, efficient craft service and protection of company assets under Merchant Shipping Act.