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Docker x7 posts for qualified artisans at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT


POST 27/27 : DOCK MASTER REF NO: FIM32/2023 (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R294 321 per annum

CENTRE : Lamberts bay, Hermanus & Gordons Bay

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate / Appropriate Trade Test Certificate and 3 years’

experience as a Docker or relevant. Knowledge of dry docking. Knowledge and

understanding of the Marine Living Resource Act, 1998 (Act No.18 of 1998)

and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Basic understanding of the

Occupational Health and Safety Act. Skills: general administration,

maintenance and equipment and general administration. A valid driver’s

licence.

DUTIES : 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.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nomonde Simon at 066 471 1315

NOTE : Applicants should indicate their centre of preference



POST 27/28 : DOCKER (REF NO: FIM33/2023) (X4 POSTS)

SALARY : R202 233 per annum

CENTRE : Paarden Eiland, St Helena, Arniston & Gansbaai

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate /Appropriate Trade Test Certificate and 1 year experience

as a handyman. Knowledge of dry docking. Knowledge of the Marine Living

Resource Act, 1998 (Act No.18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated

thereunder and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Skills: general

cleaning, maintenance and equipment skills. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Conduct vessel slipping. Build bilge blocks and the wedges for the main slip.

Ensure continuous alignment and adjustment of bilge blocks with 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 ad hoc administrative duties and

emergency operations. Data collection such as boat accommodation,

freshwater usage, fish cleaning sheds.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nomonde Simon at 066 471 1315

NOTE : Applicants should indicate their centre of preference



APPLICATIONS : Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town

FOR ATTENTION : The Director: Human Resource Management


CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2023


NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of



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