DOCKER: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Department requires four Dockers for Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management across Saldanha Bay, Lamberts Bay, and Stilbaai. Responsibilities include vessel slipping, operating slipway machinery, maintenance, and handling emergency operations. Candidates must hold a Grade 12 Certificate or Trade Test with at least one year of handyman experience, along with knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) or Appropriate Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a handyman or relevant
• Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and regulations
• Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
• Knowledge of dry docking
• Skills in general cleaning, maintenance and handling of equipment

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct vessel slipping
• Build bilge blocks and wedges for the main slip
• Ensure continuous alignment and adjustment of bilge blocks while cradle in motion
• Adhere to safety measures and requirements
• Operate slipway machinery and equipment
• Operate all power tools in workshop in preparation for slipping
• Report all dysfunctional equipment
• Perform slipway maintenance
• Paint the slipway infrastructure and replace worn wood on the slip beams
• Cleaning the slip and storage area
• Perform administrative duties and emergency operations
• Adhere and assist to all emergency calls and perform gate duties when needed

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