Diver

Underwater inspection and report on the condition of marine infrastructure (quay walls, foundations,

pillars, steel structures, Dry and Floating docks, harbour craft etc); repair and maintain said

infrastructure (excluding harbour craft) to ensure safe structures for effective port operations.Position Outputs1. Underwater inspection, repairs and maintenance of underwater assets and report on the condition hulls of vessels to enable the formulation of maintenance programs / repairs and photographic / video surveys of foundations, pillars, columns, steel structure, slipways, quay walls, breakwater, seabed surveys, mooring blocks, chains, buoys etc.

• Maintenance and repair of underwater structures.
• Maintenance and repair of above water assets
• Underwater / surface welding and cutting
• Maintenance and servicing of diving equipment, airlifting equipment, etc.
• Check all diving equipment before each diving operation
• Safe operation of diving craft
• Underwater hull surveys and inspections of vessels
• Underwater inspection, maintenance and repairs to dredger reclaim / main dump doors and suction pipe
• Maintain and repair pollution containment bubble screen
• Salvage / retrieval of objects / equipment / bodies, etc
• Removal of snagged objects from craft propellers
• Compile inspection reports as per the AMPP.
• Airlifting mud from entrance of Dry Dock / slipways
• Maintain all diving equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with legislation
• Apply safe working practices to ensure safety of diving team and all port users

Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications & Experience:  Qualified Civil Artisan  Class 3 Commercial Diving certificate (4 weeks)  Slinging and rigging course (1 week)  Drivers licence code 08 (B)  Driver's licence code10 (C1) will be an added advantage  3 Years related experience is requiredCompetenciesKnowledge required:  Diving Regulations  Diving operations and equipment  Civil structure maintenance and repair  Underwater photography / video recording  Underwater and surface welding and cutting  Reading and understanding civil plans and drawings  Operating decompression chamber  Use of hydraulic equipment  Communication skills – written, verbal and life line signals  First Aid and safety procedures Skills Required:  Communication skills – written, verbal and life line signals  Interpersonal skills  Organising skills  Supervisory skills  Ability to comply with laid down medical requirementsEquity StatementPreference 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.