Pilot

Pilot

Operating Division: Transnet NPA

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: RCB, Nautical Services

Location: Richards Bay

Reporting To: Deputy Harbour Master

Grade: F

Reference: req5954

The closing date is on 05/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

Candidate to hold a Pilot License from any South African Port.

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/Accidentrecord keepng
• 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 Compliant
• Conducting and completing Job observations
• Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience

STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Minimum Years Relevant Experience: • Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel. • Tug boat master: 12 months tug handling experience 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