Second Engineering Officer (Stcw Reg Iii2)

South African Maritime Safety Authority; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national maritime regulatory authority is seeking a qualified Second Engineer based in Cape Town. This role involves operational management of the engineering department, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and supervising personnel. Candidates must hold a SAMSA Certificate of Competency and have at least two years of relevant experience. Contract position for 6-9 months, offering a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as Third Engineering Officer or one year as Second Engineering Officer.
• Knowledge of MARPOL requirements and applicable legislation.
• Experience in managing stores and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineer room watch-keeping duties.
• Manage inventory and monitor consumption of stores.
• Supervise maintenance and usage of safety equipment.
• Prepare work plans for engineers and engine ratings.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Personnel management

Environmental awareness

Teamwork

Fluent in English

Education

SAMSA Certificate of Competency

Valid passport

SAMSA Medical Certificate

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

• The Second Engineer is second in command of the Engineering Department and is in all respects responsible for conducting his duties in the best interest of the company.
• The Second Engineer shall keep himself continuously informed of all matters concerning operation, maintenance and repair enabling him to take over from the Chief Engineer in cases of necessity and/or emergency.

FUNCTION

• Perform engineer room watch-keeping duties when required including the maintenance of all machinery on deck and in the engine room as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Manage stores, spares, lube oils, and chemicals, monitoring consumption and inventory to ensure minimum requirements are met and checking deliveries from suppliers.
• Instruct and supervise the maintenance and use of safety, environmental protection, firefighting, first aid and life‑saving equipment onboard.
• Prepare and monitor work plans for other engineers and engine ratings, and periodically review work‑/rest‑hour planning for all personnel to ensure compliance.
• Ensure his own work and rest hour planning complies with fatigue‑management requirements.
• Motivate engineers and crew and create a safe working environment, optimizing utilization of allocated resources.
• Use environmentally friendly cleaning materials and ensure chemicals are used safely and responsibly.
• Operate propulsion and auxiliary machinery, maintaining the vessel’s machinery and equipment per the Chief Engineer’s instructions.
• Issue orders and instructions in a clear and concise manner.
• Understand the importance of briefing and debriefing to ensure efficient teamwork, and develop skills and confidence of junior team members.

TRAINING OF SUPERVISED PERSONNEL

• Orientation.
• Health and safety.
• Environmental protection.
• Use of manuals and procedures.
• Proper use of tools and equipment.
• Standard maintenance and operating practices.
• Familiarity with the latest MARPOL requirements and legislation.
• Compliance with International Health & Safety Regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a South African citizen and hold a valid passport.
• Hold a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg III/2.
• Have at least two years experience as a Third Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2 and/or one year as Second Engineering Officer STCW Reg. III/2.
• Hold a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations).
• Possess technical and problem‑solving skills, including technical report writing.
• Resolve environmental concerns and improve procedures relating to pollution prevention.
• Realise the need for management systems and procedures, especially in areas of emergency, malfunctions, safety, contingency planning and environmental protection.
• Demonstrate personnel management and safety awareness.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Follow company instructions and procedures, delivering results to meet client expectations.
• Be a team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team onboard and working closely with management.
• Comply with strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.
• Adhere to company confidentiality requirements and a strict zero‑tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

• Compliance with the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) and STCW.
• Compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act).
• Compliance with the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998.
• Have no criminal record with SAPS and be willing to undergo a background check paid for by SAMSA MSP.
• Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero‑tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.

DOCUMENTATION FOR SUBMISSION

• Updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of all Certification and Endorsements.
• Copies of Qualifications.
• Copies of SAMSA issued Certificate of Competency.
• Passport, Seamans Record Book, SAMSA Medical.
• Appraisals & Recommendation Letters.
• Records of previous and/or similar work experience.

CLOSING DATE

CLOSING DATE : Friday 21 November 2025.

As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. Preference will be given to members of the designated groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.

SAMSA MSP reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.

WORK LEVEL

Mid‑Level

JOB TYPE

Contract

SALARY

Market Related

DURATION

6 - 9 Months

EE POSITION

Yes

LOCATION

Cape Town CBD

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Manager

KEY SKILLS

Access Control System, Accounts Handling, Desktop Support, Marketing and Merchandising, Content Editing, Lorry Driving

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Contract

EXPERIENCE

years

VACANCY

1

MONTHLY SALARY

Salary : 6 - 9