Chief Marine Eng Officer (RE-Advertised)

Chief Marine Eng Officer (RE-Advertised)

Operating Division:Transnet NPA

Employee Group:Permanent

Department:SLJ, F&B, Tugs, Engineering Crew 1B

Location:Saldanha

Reporting To:Marine Technical Manager

Grade:F

Reference:req5874

The closing date is on 02/11/2026. 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 manage the marine engineering functions of a harbour tug in such a manner as to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant and auxilliary equipent, the implementation of sound preventative maintenance practises interms of the planned maintenance schedules, fault diagnosis and on board repairs of equipmentand machinery, attend to overhauls of machinery and equipment including planned craft lay ups and unpalnned breakdowns.

Position Outputs
Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availibility
Manage on board fault diagnosis and repairs
Manage operation of plant and auxiliary equipment in accordance with sound marine engineering standards and practices
Conduct checks of plant and equipment including operational surveillance whilst craft is underway
Manage periodic lay / overhaul of plant and equipment in conjunction with Marine Technical Manager
Manage and allocate resources including tools, power tools, spares etc.·
Train subordinates, mentorship training of trainee chief engineers
Ensure a safe working environment and the implementation of safe working practices in terms of Company policies and legislative requirements
Ensure that all legislative, regulatory and Company requirements and procedures are complied with in respect of the marine engineering department on board the tug
Attend to unplanned breakdowns
Maintain accurate and complete records of all engine room machinery.
Maintain equipment on tug according to Transnet’s Code 29 guideline.
Manage and control Quality Managemental policies and standards.
Inculcating TRANSNET values.
Project management.
Management Information: To provide statistical data, inspections and audits for sound decision-making, elimination of deviations from planned processes, respectively.
Plan, implement and oversee crews’ safety

Qualifications and Experience
Valid 2nd Engineer Officer (<3000 kW) CMEO Port Ops Endorsed OR Valid Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations) Added Advantage Chief Engineer (Unlimited), Project Management Certificate Competencies Competencies Required: Quality management systems. Statutory/regulatory bodies. Environmental management principles. Project management. HOSA, ISO, OHS Act. Marine Operations/Services. Merchant Shipping Act. SAMSA Code, PFMA, PPM, AMPP. Skills required: Leadership. Decision making. Communication. Building relationship. Managing subordinate. Ability to solve practical technical problems. Procedures and work instructions (SHE integrated Management Systems, Quality Management Systems). Knowledge of life saving. Equipment/appliances. Safety techniques/equipment. Record-keeping. Emergency and evacuation procedures. Marine plant, machinery and equipment. Watch-keeping procedures. Marine environment. Housekeeping. 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. Chief Marine Eng Officer (RE-Advertised) Operating Division:Transnet NPA Employee Group:Permanent Department:SLJ, F&B, Tugs, Engineering Crew 1B Location:Saldanha Reporting To:Marine Technical Manager Grade:F Reference:req5874 The closing date is on 02/11/2026. 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 manage the marine engineering functions of a harbour tug in such a manner as to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant and auxilliary equipent, the implementation of sound preventative maintenance practises interms of the planned maintenance schedules, fault diagnosis and on board repairs of equipmentand machinery, attend to overhauls of machinery and equipment including planned craft lay ups and unpalnned breakdowns. Position Outputs Maintain equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimum tug availibility Manage on board fault diagnosis and repairs Manage operation of plant and auxiliary equipment in accordance with sound marine engineering standards and practices Conduct checks of plant and equipment including operational surveillance whilst craft is underway Manage periodic lay / overhaul of plant and equipment in conjunction with Marine Technical Manager Manage and allocate resources including tools, power tools, spares etc.· Train subordinates, mentorship training of trainee chief engineers Ensure a safe working environment and the implementation of safe working practices in terms of Company policies and legislative requirements Ensure that all legislative, regulatory and Company requirements and procedures are complied with in respect of the marine engineering department on board the tug Attend to unplanned breakdowns Maintain accurate and complete records of all engine room machinery. Maintain equipment on tug according to Transnet's Code 29 guideline. Manage and control Quality Managemental policies and standards. Inculcating TRANSNET values. Project management. Management Information: To provide statistical data, inspections and audits for sound decision-making, elimination of deviations from planned processes, respectively. Plan, implement and oversee crews' safety Qualifications and Experience Valid 2nd Engineer Officer (<3000 kW) CMEO Port Ops Endorsed OR Valid Chief Engineer Officer (Port Operations) Added Advantage Chief Engineer (Unlimited), Project Management Certificate Competencies Competencies Required: Quality management systems. Statutory/regulatory bodies. Environmental management principles. Project management. HOSA, ISO, OHS Act. Marine Operations/Services. Merchant Shipping Act. SAMSA Code, PFMA, PPM, AMPP. Skills required: Leadership. Decision making. Communication. Building relationship. Managing subordinate. Ability to solve practical technical problems. Procedures and work instructions (SHE integrated Management Systems, Quality Management Systems). Knowledge of life saving. Equipment/appliances. Safety techniques/equipment. Record-keeping. Emergency and evacuation procedures. Marine plant, machinery and equipment. Watch-keeping procedures. Marine environment. Housekeeping. 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 If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com Apply nowShare Save Job