Principal Officer: Port of Mosselbay Grade D4 at South African Maritime Safety Authority

JOB PURPOSE

• To perform the duties of a Principal Officer and to manage a SAMSA Port Office in accordance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act, all other Acts and regulations that are administered by SAMSA as well as the principles and objectives of the business plan and to be accountable for the cost-effective day-to-day management of the office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safe ships and clean seas: Conduct surveys, inspections and investigations.
• Render advice in accordance with statutory laws & regulations. Deliver an effective Survey Strategy and  Flag State Implementation.
• Implement Port State Control.
• Ensure that policy is exercised effectively. Ensure that data is being captured.
• Uphold and implement legislation: Co-ordinate and integrate the initiation, participation and contribution towards the drafting of proposed legislation, regulations, and amendments to   legislation, regulations, and policy.
• Fulfil national and international maritime safety and anti-pollution responsibilities and obligations.
• Financial Management: Ensure provision and generation of adequate funds and capital requirements for the office, as well as the prudent utilization of funds and control of expenditure.
• Management of staff: Manage the performance of staff to ensure competence and the realization of the regional operational plan.
• People Management: Supervise daily activities, and manage the performance, training, and development of staff to ensure competence.
• Set goals, Empower, Coach, and Mentor staff, and create a workplace culture that is consistent with the values of SAMSA.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Promote customer care as a key objective.

 REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

• A STCW Master unlimited or STCW Chief Engineering unlimited is required.
• Any additional qualification in the Maritime field will be advantageous
• Driver’s licence is required.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience doing ship surveying at SAMSA.
• Previous managerial experience, preferably in a related field, is advantageous

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking
• Decision making
• Problem-solving
• Leading