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Pilot Jobs in Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa at Transnet SOC Ltd

Title: Pilot

Company: Transnet SOC Ltd

Location: Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa

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 OutputsJobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)

Strive for zero delays

Incident/Accident record keeping

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 Complaint

Conducting and completing Job observations

Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot. STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.CompetenciesKnowledge 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 orientedEquity 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. Pilot Operating Division: Transnet NPA Employee Group: Permanent Department: SLJ, PILOTAGE Location: Saldanha Reporting To: Deputy Harbour Master Grade: F Reference: req5200 The closing date is on 17/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position PurposeA 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 OutputsJobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)

Strive for zero delays

Incident/Accident record keeping

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 Complaint

Conducting and completing Job observations

Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot. STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.CompetenciesKnowledge 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 orientedEquity 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.DisclaimerIf 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 [email protected] Pilot Operating Division: Transnet NPA Employee Group: Permanent Department: SLJ, PILOTAGE Location: Saldanha Reporting To: Deputy Harbour Master Grade: F Reference: req5200 The closing date is on 17/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position PurposeA 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 OutputsJobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)

Strive for zero delays

Incident/Accident record keeping

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 Complaint

Conducting and completing Job observations

Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot. STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.CompetenciesKnowledge 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 orientedEquity 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.DisclaimerIf 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 [email protected] Pilot Operating Division: Transnet NPA Employee Group: Permanent Department: SLJ, PILOTAGE Location: Saldanha Reporting To: Deputy Harbour Master Grade: F Reference: req5200 The closing date is on 17/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position PurposeA 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 OutputsJobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)

Strive for zero delays

Incident/Accident record keeping

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 Complaint

Conducting and completing Job observations

Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot. STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.CompetenciesKnowledge 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 orientedEquity 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.DisclaimerIf 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 [email protected] Pilot Operating Division: Transnet NPA Employee Group: Permanent Department: SLJ, PILOTAGE Location: Saldanha Reporting To: Deputy Harbour Master Grade: F Reference: req5200 The closing date is on 17/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position PurposeA 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 OutputsJobs per pilot ( Ratio to actual shipping)

Strive for zero delays

Incident/Accident record keeping

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 Complaint

Conducting and completing Job observations

Provide customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Experience3 Years Experience as a Marine Pilot. STCW class 3 or equivalent qualification Sea going experience: min = 12 months on foreign sea going vessel Tugboat master: 12 months tug handling expectations in order to obtain a Master Port Operations.CompetenciesKnowledge 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 orientedEquity 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.DisclaimerIf 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 [email protected]

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