Port Operations Second Engineer: Engine Room Lead

Transnet SOC Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd invites applications for a Second Engineer role on harbour craft. You will be part of the engine room management team under the Chief Engineer Officer, operating and maintaining propulsion plants and supporting generators.

You will perform watchkeeping duties, monitor equipment, record readings, and ensure compliance with Merchant Shipping Act requirements. The role emphasizes safety, asset protection, and hands-on maintenance across all machinery, with on-site responsibilities

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations) or equivalent port operations qualification.
• Motorman HG issued under Merchant Shipping Act or comparable marine engineering certification.
• Offi cer in Charge of Engineering Watch or Designated Duty Engineer credentials.
• Ancillary safety courses listed in the job spec (First Aid to Fire Fighting and Personal Survival).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant, equipment and machinery aboard harbour craft.
• Perform watchkeeping duties in the engine room and monitor machinery operation.
• Safeguard company assets under Merchant Shipping Act requirements.
• Carry out routine and unplanned maintenance and repair tasks.
• Prepare propulsion machinery for start-up and manage generators/alternators.
• Report anomalies and maintain logbooks with readings and inspections.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper stowage of equipment and engine room.
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble equipment as required.
• Train AB Deck and Engine room personnel when requested.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Building relationships

Managing subordinates

Problem solving

SHE procedures

Life-saving knowledge

Safety techniques

Record-keeping

Emergency procedures

Marine plant & machinery

Watch-keeping

Marine environment

Education

Certificate of competency as Second Engineer (Port Operations)

Motorman HG (Merchant Shipping Act)

Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch

Designated Duty Engineer

Chief Eng. Officer (<1500 kW Port Operations)

Medical First Aid

Personal Survival Technique

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Personal Safety & Social Responsibility

Job description

Transnet SOC Ltd invites applications for a Second Engineer role on harbour craft. You will be part of the engine room management team under the Chief Engineer Officer, operating and maintaining propulsion plants and supporting generators.

You will perform watchkeeping duties, monitor equipment, record readings, and ensure compliance with Merchant Shipping Act requirements. The role emphasizes safety, asset protection, and hands-on maintenance across all machinery, with on-site responsibilities