Looking to advance your career in the maritime and shipping sector? The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is currently recruiting for various key positions, offering opportunities for professionals in engineering, maritime legislation, cybersecurity, research, and more. If you have the qualifications and experience, this is your chance to contribute to South Africa’s maritime safety and innovation.
| Employer: | South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) |
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| Closing Date: | 6 June 2025 (varies for some posts – 23 May 2025) |
| Location: | Pretoria and Western Cape, South Africa |
1. Master Unlimited (STCW Req. II/2)
Location: Western Cape
Contract Type: Fixed term (ending 31 October 2026)
Requirements:
- Valid SAMSA Certificate of Competency as Master Unlimited
- 1–2 years of experience as Chief Navigational Officer or Master
- Valid SAMSA Medical Certificate
- Strong command of English, ship handling experience, and regulatory compliance knowledge
How to apply: Email CV and documents to: mspapplications@samsa.org.za
2. Chief Engineering Officer
Location: Western Cape
Contract Type: Fixed term
Requirements:
- Valid SAMSA CoC (Chief Engineering Officer, STCW Reg III/2)
- 1–2 years’ experience as Second or Chief Engineering Officer
- Valid SAMSA Medical Certificate
- Experience across various power plants and knowledge of maritime compliance
How to apply: Email CV and documents to: mspapplications@samsa.org.za
3. Manager: Maritime Research Projects (x2)
Location: Pretoria
Contract Type: Permanent
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies (NQF 7)
- 7 years of maritime experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills
4. Senior Manager: Maritime Research
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
- Honours Degree in Maritime Studies or Research (NQF 8), Master’s preferred
- 7 years’ experience, 3 at managerial level
- Experience in conducting and supervising maritime research
5. Senior Manager: Maritime Legislation
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
- LLB and admission as an attorney
- Maritime industry experience
- 7 years’ relevant experience (3 in management)
6. Senior Manager: Corporate Quality and Process Management
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in relevant field (NQF 7), postgraduate in Quality Assurance advantageous
- 7 years of relevant experience (3 in management)
- Strong background in ISO 9001 QMS, process reengineering, and audit
7. Network and Security Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
- National Diploma in ICT (NQF 6); relevant Bachelor’s advantageous
- Certificates: CCNA, CEH, ISO27001, etc.
- 5–7 years in ICT network/security, 2 years supervisory level
8. Systems Developer
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma in ICT (NQF 6); Bachelor’s (NQF 7) advantageous
- 5–7 years in system development (C#, .Net, MVC, Java, etc.)
- SQL database and business system experience
How to apply for posts 3–8:
Visit SAMSA Careers Portal and search for the relevant reference numbers provided per job advert.