Job Description

Job Purpose

Keep a vigilant watch by sight and sound in the engine room, when on Engine Room Watchkeeping duties and reporting to the Officer of the Watch (OOW) when anything is of concern. In-port watchkeeping under supervision of the Officer of the Watch (OOW), tend to the efficient running and operation of the engine room as required.

Key Performance Areas

Engine room watchkeeping duties, as per the Chief Engineer standing orders and company procedures. Maintenance and upkeeping of the engine room as directed by the Chief-and/or Second Engineer. Carry out bunkering and fuel operations by monitoring soundings and flow rates as directed. Carry out operational maintenance of all deck machinery. Carry out gas-freeing and venting of tanks, including cleaning thereof. Partake in the general upkeep of the engine room and associated spaces. Sounding of relevant tanks on a regular basis as per instruction from the Chief-and/or Second Engineer. Assist in the monitoring of loading of HFO or IFO, MDO/GO and Lube Oil Bunker

The ideal candidate

Be a South African citizen and have a valid passport. Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) as Ordinary Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/4) and/or Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/5) At least 6 (six) months experience as an Ordinary Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg III/4). Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations). Is fluent in written and spoken command of the English language. Able to follow company instructions and procedures and able to deliver results and meet client expectations. A team player with a professional work ethic and work closely with management. Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits. Able to follow instructions and procedures. Able to deliver results and meet client expectations. Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) 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 no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center, and willingness to undergo a background check paid for and arranged by SAMSA MSP. Adhere to strict company confidentiality requirements. Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy

DOCUMETATION FOR SUBMISSION

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

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, 21 November 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.