Job Description

Expressions of Interest - Tug Masters (Mozambique nationals only)

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Svitzer. Join Our Talent Pool.

Svitzer invites skilled and experienced Mozambique national Masters to express their interest in future opportunities within our Mozambique operations. By joining our talent pool, you will be considered for upcoming roles within the Mozambique crew pool as they arise. Please note this is not a current vacancy - you’ll receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted, and we will contact you if your profile aligns with future requirements.

Location: Nacala, Mozambique. The role works on a 3 months on / 1.5 months off rotational schedule, living onboard.

If you’re looking to build a meaningful and rewarding maritime career with a leading global towage and marine services provider that values its people, fosters growth, and celebrates teamwork, we encourage you to submit your Expression of Interest today.

Why join us?

Joining our talent pool offers the opportunity to become part of a global company where every role matters. Every team member plays a vital part in keeping our ports moving and the world connected. You will be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high quality marine services and supporting global trade and local communities.

Svitzer operates across 37 countries with a fleet of more than 440 vessels and over 4,000 employees. Our powerful tugboats and experts tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. We are committed to growing local talent and building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. This means creating meaningful opportunities for Mozambique nationals to build skills, develop their careers, and contribute to a strong and sustainable local maritime industry.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Industry Leadership: Work with a global leader backed by almost 200 years of maritime expertise, committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Career Opportunities: A work environment that offers challenges, development, and genuine opportunities for growth. We are big enough to provide diverse opportunities but small enough to know your name and celebrate your success.

• Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that everyone belongs. At Svitzer, diversity of background, thought, and experience makes us stronger. We welcome people from all backgrounds and foster an environment where you can bring your whole self to work.

• Community Impact: Take pride in meaningful work that keeps goods and essential services moving, supporting businesses and connecting communities locally and globally

• Safe and Supportive Environment: Safety isn’t just a priority at Svitzer – it’s our culture. From comprehensive training to state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure you feel confident, secure, and supported every day on the job

How you will make a difference

As a Master, you will lead the safe navigation and operation of the vessel while building a positive and professional onboard culture. You set the tone for teamwork, safety, and customer service. Your key contributions will include:

• Safe operations and decision making: Taking command of the vessel and using sound judgement to protect the crew, the environment, and the vessel at all times. Planning and executing safe towage operations, ensuring the vessel remains seaworthy and properly resourced, and upholding strong navigational and operational standards.

• Crew leadership and development: Fostering a respective, inclusive, and supportive onboard environment where crew members learn, contribute, and grow. Encouraging open communication and strong engagement in safety and operations.

• Operational delivery and customer focus: Providing reliable and efficient towage services, maintaining high operational standards, and representing Svitzer professionally with customers and port stakeholders. Contributing to solutions that meet operational needs and support continuous improvement.

• Maintenance oversight and compliance: Overseeing the day-to-day condition of the vessel, ensuring equipment, certifications, and safety systems remain compliant and ready for use. Supporting planned maintenance, reporting issues proactively, and maintaining strong standards of onboard housekeeping, hygiene, and vessel presentation.

• Cost awareness and operational efficiency: Managing onboard resources responsibly, supporting initiatives such as fuel efficiency and downtime reduction, and planning ahead to minimise unplanned maintenance and disruptions.

Through your leadership, professionalism, and commitment to safety, you will contribute to delivering reliable marine services to our customers and contribute to Svitzer’s reputation as a trusted industry partner in Mozambique.

What you will bring

To be considered for this opportunity you must be a Mozambique national and meet the capability requirements below.

Qualifications and experience:

• Valid Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (STCW II/2), with all the required STCW certifications (including Basic Safety Training, Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival technique, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Designated Security Duty, GMDSS General Operator)

• Proven experience in harbour towage operations including ASD propulsion handling.

• Strong knowledge of safe navigation, vessel handling, and marine operations on towing vessels of 3000 KW or above.

• Solid understanding of maritime safety practices, risk assessment, reporting requirements, vessel documentation and planned maintenance systems.

• Experience engaging with port authorities, agents and customers

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Mozambique nationality (mandatory requirement)

As a person, you are recognised as someone who:

• Leads by example through professionalism, fairness, and respect in all interactions

• Champions a strong safety culture and supports others to do the same

• Communicates clearly, listens to learn, and builds trust with the crew

• Shows sound judgement and remains steady under pressure

• Encourages teamwork and contributes to a collaborative and inclusive onboard environment

• Takes ownership of vessel standards and strives for continuous improvement

• Represents Svitzer with integrity when engaging with customers and stakeholders

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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