DOCK MASTER: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

A Dock Master is required for Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management based in Kalk Bay under reference FIM28/2026. Applicants need a Grade 12 Certificate or appropriate Trade Test Certificate, alongside at least 3 years of relevant docker experience, knowledge of dry docking, and a valid driver's licence. Responsibilities include planning vessel slipping, managing safety at the slipway, maintaining bilge blocks, and executing side slipping operations. Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act is essential.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) /or Appropriate Trade Test Certificate.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Docker or relevant.
• Knowledge of dry docking.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
• Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
• Skills in general administration, maintenance and equipment and basic finance principles.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan the slipping of vessels.
• Analyse the vessel docking plan to assess material and capacity to be used.
• Assign team to build bilge blocks and the wedges for the main slip.
• Ensure safety at the slipway in the water and on land.
• Communicate with divers and dockers in dinghy in the water that the vessel is enroute.
• Apply safety adjustments measures whilst pulling out of the water and secure cradle and vessel on land.
• Ensure continuous alignment and adjustment of bilge blocks while cradle is in motion.
• Side slipping of vessels.
• Pulling vessel/cradle to side slip utilizing high tension steel cables.
• Off-load side slip equipment for safe storage.

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