Job Description

The Master shall:


Ensure that Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of any incidents or accidents.
Knowledge of, adherence to, and implementation of the Company's various policies.
Maintain appropriate departments ashore and on board sufficiently informed for co-ordination and control of activities for maximum safety, quality, and environmental protection. In conjunction with the shipboard management team manage, delegate and control work activities with due regard, but
not limited to the established distribution of responsibilities on-board.
Keep the Chief Officer informed of all matters concerning vessel's operation, enabling him as deputy to take command if this should be deemed necessary. Prepare his standing and daily orders according to guidelines for navigators. Provide information and records of the relevant contents of the following to the shipboard management team: Company's SMS, Flag State legislation, codes and guidance, Port state legislation and guidance, Classification societies' rules and regulations, Industry guidance. Ensure that conditions and activities comply with good seamanship and, if so required, ensure that corrective action is taken. Ensure that Port/Flag State and/or the Classification Society are informed, when and where required, of failure of any Statutory Equipment which affects the Safety and Pollution Prevention requirement.

FUNCTION

The Master's responsibilities are:
Implementation of the health, safety and environmental protection policies aboard the vessel and motivation of all crewmembers to observe their intended and implied requirements. Issuing orders and instructions to the personnel in a clear and simple manner. Verifying that the requirements of the Safety Management System are observed. Reviewing the SMS on a continuously ongoing basis in the light of practical experience gained, and to carrying out it's on-board training, drills and post drill reviews. Executing the responsibilities for the vessel's Dry-Docking, as outlined in Supp Doc 017, Reporting deficiencies to the Appropriate Department ashore To ensure that the vessel is seaworthy and ready for the sea before it leaves the port including planning of voyages and navigation. To ensure that charts, navigation manuals, etc. required are available on board the vessel and that they are up to date. To ensure that the number of bunkers, water and food are sufficient for the intended voyage. To ensure that vessel certificates are kept up to date and kept in a safe place accessible for inspection by various authorities. To check that all personnel have the qualifications required by STCW, Flag Legislation, Customers and/or the Company, and that the prescribed minimum manning level for the vessel are complied with. Ensure all embarked personnel receive appropriate medical care as may be required. To ensure that any loading and unloading of the cargo and/or stores as well as its treatment during the voyage is performed in accordance with applicable rules, instructions, and contracts. Ensure all required physical security and operational security procedures are enforced in accordance with international, flag state, company, or customer requirements. Recognize a non-compliance with a specific requirement and analyse the reason for the non-compliance. Ensure personnel are aware of the reason for the noncompliance and how same is dealt with initially and permanently eliminated for the future. Supervise all GMDSS communications ensuring that they conform to international standards. Work / rest hour planning and records for all officers and ratings to ensure that the rest hour requirements are being complied with.


The Master is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and for preventing pollution from the vessel.



The ideal candidate



Be a South African citizen and holds a valid passport. Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Master < 500GT (Near Coastal) STCW Req. II/3 At least 2 (two) years' experience as a Chief Navigational Officer < 500GT (Near Coastal) STCW Req. II/3 OR 1 year as Master < 500GT (Near Coastal) STCW Req. II/3 Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations). Has good ship handling experience. Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language. Able to follow Company instructions and procedures. Able to deliver results and meet client expectations. A team player with a professional work ethic, managing a team on-board and work closely with management. Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits. Comply with a strict zero tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy.


LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE



Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Act) and STCW (Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping). Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998 Has a clear criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center and agrees to undergo a background check paid for by SAMSA MSP. Adhere to the company confidentiality requirements. Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.


Documentation for submission



Updated Curriculum Vitae. Copies of all Certification and Endorsements. Copies of all Qualifications. Copies of SAMSA issued Certificate of Competency. Copies Passport, Seamans Record Book, SAMSA Medical. Appraisals & Recommendation Letters. Records of previous and/or similar work experience. Testimonials and performance appraisals.

Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your application to The MSP Crewing Department at mspapplications@samsa.org.za. No hand-delivered applications will be considered.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 29 August 2025

As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. Preference will be given to members of the designated groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.



Please note: SAMSA MSP reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.