Transnet NPA
Employee Group
Permanent
Department
DRG, Italeni Shift B, Vessel Maint.
Location:
Durban
Reporting To
Chief Engineer Officer
Grade
H4
Reference
req3211
The closing date is on 06/08/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To ensure the safe operation of the engine room & equipment, carry out watch keeping in engine room and attend to all planned maintenance schedules and repairs to breakdowns to improve the operational availability of the vessel and to ensure that all plant and equipment are maintained to the set standard.
Position Outputs
- Watch keepinq - monitorinq of temperature, pressure, etc.
- Starting up Plant and machinery and monitor warm through process.
- Carry out work from planned maintenance schedules.
- Attend to breakdowns.
- Record enqine hours and keep loqbook up to date
- Train sub-ordinates.
- Control stock issues and note movements in spares book.
- Maintain & check all safety equipment.
- Transfer fuel and ballast.
Grade 12 or N4 Apprenticeship or cadetship - 30 months Certificate of competency as Engineer Officer issued in terms of the Merchant Shipping Act- 12 months sea time Work environment: Lives on board the vessel for a stipulated period of time on a 12/24 hours, 14 day shift basis At least 6 to 12 month's experience as a MEO
Competencies
Competencies Required:
- Ability to interpret drawings and engineering manuals and must be able to work with specialized measuring instruments
- Ability to solve practical technical problemsKnowledge required:
- Company policiesSkills:
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Ability
- Computer Literacy
- Problem solving
Preference 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.
