Second Engineer Officer

Operating Division:Transnet NPA
Employee Group:Permanent
Department:DRG, Ilembe Shift A, Vessel Maint.
Location:Durban
Reporting To:Chief Engineer Officer
Grade:F
Reference:req5391

The closing date is on 13/08/2026 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 represent the fleet department in overall responsibility and accountability whilst operating in port limits for all aspects of the maintenance and operating of propulsion engines, other engines, deck machinery, refrigeration and sanitary equipment, aboard the vessel by coordinating and directing subordinates whilst complying with statutory laws, company policies and safety regulations, thereby ensuring maximum dredger availability

Position Outputs

1. Plan, compile and control annual lay-up maintenance to ensure that expenditure remains within the parameters set by the fleet department
2. Training and development of cadet engineers and ongoing training of certificated engineers to enhance marine engineering skills and practices
3. Liaise with and control external contractors to ensure that the maintenance and repairs are carried out within set time frames and conform to speculations
4. Liaise with maintenance manager to ensure that critical and other spares available timely in order to optimise utilisation and production of the vessel
5. Ensure international and local maritime laws and practices are conformed to thereby ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vessel and crew
6. Control the ordering of and optimal consumption of fuel and lubricating oils thereby optimising the utilisation of the vessel and minimise expenditure
7. Plan and control preventative maintenance systems to ensure problem free running of all machinery thereby minimising downtime
8. Practice loss control by regular inspections of machinery spaces to determine unsafe acts and correcting where necessary
9. Plan and organise the preparation of the vessel to proceed to sea ensuring that all safety measures regarding seaworthiness are intact

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate of Competency as a Second Engineer (unlimited)
- At least 1 to 3 years' experience working as a second engineer.
Knowledge
Standard Job Requirements:
- Drivers license code 8
- Travel as required by the business
- Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.

Competencies

Knowledge Required:
- Integrate drawings
Ability to solve technical issues
- Overall knowledge on mechanical and electrical equipment, high and low voltage
- Company policies
- OHSACT
- MARPOL
Collision Regulations
- SOLAS
- Merchant Shipping ACT, IMO Regulations
Skills Required:
- Negotiations
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Ability
- Computer Literacy

Equity Statement

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.

Disclaimer

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