About South African Maritime Safety Authority

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) was established on 1 April 1998 under the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998.SAMSA is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations in South African waters for the maritime industry, community, and the public

Job Purpose

Client Management 

• Ensuring client specific requirements are met.
• Ensure accurate operational reporting
• Ensure accurate financial reporting
• Client Satisfaction

Contractual Oversight 

• Providing contractual / Legal oversight
• Meeting all client contractual obligations within budget and time constraints
• Negotiating and implementing Charter contracts / agreements for SAMSA MSP managed Ships.
• Supervision of all vessel insurance claims

Industrial Relations

• Provides oversight to all industrial relations procedures in accordance with Company Policy by:
• Coordinating disciplinary and grievance procedures by ensuring crew are aware of company procedures
• Arranging disciplinary hearings
• Attending hearings and chairing hearings where necessary
• Promulgating and executing the findings of such hearings
• Managing the Company’s Grievance/On-board Complaints procedure

Financial Management

• Provides guidance on budget preparation, cost management and payment of marine crew by:
• Assisting in the annual budgeting preparation by providing input in terms of anticipated crew costs for current clients
• Provide crew cost estimates for new clients as requested
• Maintaining a SAMSA MSP salary scale detailing the monthly and daily rates per rank and vessel type
• Reviewing, checking and approving payroll each month for all marine crew.
• Allocating cost codes to invoices for approval upon receipt and passing on to accounts for payment
• Monitoring costs by approving accounts related to travel and medical expenses

Staff Management

• Managing the activities and performance of the Crewing department
• Managing the activities and performance of the Engineering Supt.
• Managing the activities and performance of the Procurement division
• Conduct regular performance reviews with direct subordinates to instil a performance culture within the Department.
• Identify training and development requirements and assist in identifying appropriate courses.
• Manage department’s manpower availability to meet obligations whilst allowing for leave (annual and training).
• Oversee the functioning of the Nautical departments.
• Ensure fair distribution of work between department members to ensure that the Department’s goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

General

• Perform any other duties that fall within the incumbent’s scope of ability as directed by the Executive Manager.
• Constantly seeks to improve the division’s effectiveness.

Job Requirements

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or related field
• Certification in maritime safety or operations is a plus
• Possesses a valid SAMSA approved Certificate of Competence as unlimited Chief Officer/ Second Engineer Officer as a minimum

Experience

• A minimum of 7-years’ experience with the Maritime Operations Management
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory/management experience
• Has strong SHE-Q awareness and compliance
• Displays good leadership and company values through interaction with clients, vessel crew and service providers
• Has a good understanding of people management.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the ISM Code, ISPS Code and the MLC
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• National Treasury Regulations
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Employment Equity Act
• Skills Development Act
• Health and Safety
• Excellent Communication (verbal, written and presentation)