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Pilot
Operating Division:Transnet NPA
Employee Group:Permanent
Department:SLJ, PILOTAGE
Location:Saldanha
Reporting To:Deputy Harbour Master
Grade:F
Reference:req5200
The closing date is on 01/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
A pilot’s primary duty is to use his skill and knowledge to protect the ship from collision,
grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel
master. Where so approved by the master, the pilot may be required to safely conduct the
navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
The pilot is further responsible;
• For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the
vessel, its crew and the environment.
• Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels
within port limit.
• Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational
contingency plans be available at all times
• Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.
Position Outputs
Jobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)
Strive for zero delays
Incident/Accident record keeping
Attendance to meetings
Willingness to work after hours
Asset management & efficient use of tugs
Completion of reports
Monthly safety meetings
Implementation of OSHAS
Iso.9001 and 14001 Complaint
Conducting and completing Job observations
Provide customer satisfaction
Qualifications and Experience
3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot.
STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification
Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel
Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.
Competencies
Knowledge required:
· Shift systems and scheduling
· Applicable legislation
· Risk and occupational safety
· Quality management systems
· Statutory/regulatory bodies
· Business performance principles
· Corporate governance
· Operational and business planning
· NOSA, ISO, OHS Act
· Marine Operations/Services
· Merchant Shipping Act, MARPOL, IMDG code
· SAMSA port marine operations related legislation
Skills Required:
· Integrity
· Tolerance of ambiguity
· Change oriented
· Appreciation of diversity
· Attention to detail
· Business acumen
· Change orientation
· Appreciation for diversity
· Service orientation
· Outputs and results driven
· Team builder/Player
· Safety oriented
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.
Pilot
Operating Division:Transnet NPA
Employee Group:Permanent
Department:SLJ, PILOTAGE
Location:Saldanha
Reporting To:Deputy Harbour Master
Grade:F
Reference:req5200
The closing date is on 01/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
A pilot’s primary duty is to use his skill and knowledge to protect the ship from collision,
grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel
master. Where so approved by the master, the pilot may be required to safely conduct the
navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
The pilot is further responsible;
• For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the
vessel, its crew and the environment.
• Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels
within port limit.
• Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational
contingency plans be available at all times
• Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.
Position Outputs
Jobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)
Strive for zero delays
Incident/Accident record keeping
Attendance to meetings
Willingness to work after hours
Asset management & efficient use of tugs
Completion of reports
Monthly safety meetings
Implementation of OSHAS
Iso.9001 and 14001 Complaint
Conducting and completing Job observations
Provide customer satisfaction
Qualifications and Experience
3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot.
STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification
Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel
Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.
Competencies
Knowledge required:
· Shift systems and scheduling
· Applicable legislation
· Risk and occupational safety
· Quality management systems
· Statutory/regulatory bodies
· Business performance principles
· Corporate governance
· Operational and business planning
· NOSA, ISO, OHS Act
· Marine Operations/Services
· Merchant Shipping Act, MARPOL, IMDG code
· SAMSA port marine operations related legislation
Skills Required:
· Integrity
· Tolerance of ambiguity
· Change oriented
· Appreciation of diversity
· Attention to detail
· Business acumen
· Change orientation
· Appreciation for diversity
· Service orientation
· Outputs and results driven
· Team builder/Player
· Safety oriented
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
Pilot
Operating Division:Transnet NPA
Employee Group:Permanent
Department:SLJ, PILOTAGE
Location:Saldanha
Reporting To:Deputy Harbour Master
Grade:F
Reference:req5200
The closing date is on 01/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
A pilot’s primary duty is to use his skill and knowledge to protect the ship from collision,
grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel
master. Where so approved by the master, the pilot may be required to safely conduct the
navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
The pilot is further responsible;
• For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the
vessel, its crew and the environment.
• Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels
within port limit.
• Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational
contingency plans be available at all times
• Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.
Position Outputs
Jobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)
Strive for zero delays
Incident/Accident record keeping
Attendance to meetings
Willingness to work after hours
Asset management & efficient use of tugs
Completion of reports
Monthly safety meetings
Implementation of OSHAS
Iso.9001 and 14001 Complaint
Conducting and completing Job observations
Provide customer satisfaction
Qualifications and Experience
3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot.
STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification
Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel
Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.
Competencies
Knowledge required:
· Shift systems and scheduling
· Applicable legislation
· Risk and occupational safety
· Quality management systems
· Statutory/regulatory bodies
· Business performance principles
· Corporate governance
· Operational and business planning
· NOSA, ISO, OHS Act
· Marine Operations/Services
· Merchant Shipping Act, MARPOL, IMDG code
· SAMSA port marine operations related legislation
Skills Required:
· Integrity
· Tolerance of ambiguity
· Change oriented
· Appreciation of diversity
· Attention to detail
· Business acumen
· Change orientation
· Appreciation for diversity
· Service orientation
· Outputs and results driven
· Team builder/Player
· Safety oriented
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
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