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Dock Master: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Kalk Bay Posted 4 Oct 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

Initiate and plan the slipping of vessels. Analyse the vessel docking plan to assess material and capacity to be used.

Requirements

  • 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 1 998) 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

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 wi th 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 m otion
  • Side slipping of vessels
  • Pulling vessel/cradle to side slip utilizing high tension steel cables
  • Off -load side slip equipment for safe storage

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr. S Ebrahim at (082) 782 7014, Email [email protected]

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