Second Engineer - Marine Engine Room Lead

Transnet Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 640,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet NPA located in Durban seeks a Second Engineer to form part of the engine room management team aboard harbour craft. You will be responsible for the operation, watchkeeping, and maintenance of all plant and machinery, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service to clients.

You will safeguard assets in line with Merchant Shipping Act and support the Chief Engineer. The role requires compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, with emphasis on routine inspections,

Qualifications

• Form part of engine room management team as second engineer.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of plant, equipment and machinery with watchkeeping duties.
• Safeguard company assets as per Merchant Shipping Act.
• Maintain and operate all machinery aboard crafts.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all machinery and engineering function.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent watchkeeping duties in engine room.
• Assist with correct operation and running of machinery in engineroom.
• Carry out routine visual inspection of machinery and equipment.
• Take readings and soundings and record in logs.
• Report anomalies to Chief Engineer.
• Ensure liquid and pressure levels are correct in machinery.
• Top-up liquid levels as required.
• Monitor running machinery and assist with emergency shutdowns.
• Prepare main propulsion machinery for start-up.
• Start up and maintain generators/alternators.
• Maintain and repair equipment as required.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Replace defective items on machinery.
• Test equipment and machinery as required.
• Maintain cleanliness in area of responsibility.
• Ensure waste is cleaned out of engine room.
• Stow away equipment and materials after use.
• Clean engine room and spillages.
• Train AB Deck and Engineroom as required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Building relationships

Managing subordinates

Technical problem solving

SHE procedures / QA

Life-saving equipment knowledge

Safety techniques

Record-keeping

Emergency/evacuation procedures

Marine plant, machinery & equipment

Watch-keeping procedures

Marine environment awareness

Housekeeping in engine room

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)

Ancillary Courses (Medical First Aid, Personal Survival Technique, Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)

Job description

Transnet NPA located in Durban seeks a Second Engineer to form part of the engine room management team aboard harbour craft. You will be responsible for the operation, watchkeeping, and maintenance of all plant and machinery, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient service to clients.

You will safeguard assets in line with Merchant Shipping Act and support the Chief Engineer. The role requires compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, with emphasis on routine inspections,