Diver Job Vacancy Application Details

This advert is open for application by external applicants.

Equity Statement: Preference 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.

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section
of Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position.

Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)

Post :

E-mail : [email protected]

Fax :

The closing date is on 21.09.2023. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application
before the closing date of the advertisement.

Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your
application as unsuccessful.

Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to
[email protected].

We urge all our employees, clients, members of the public, and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at
Transnet. Call the hotline toll-free number: 0800 003 056 or email [email protected]

Operating Division : Transnet NPA

Position Title : Diver

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Infrastructure

Location : Richards Bay

Reporting To : Diving Supervisor

Grade Level : H4

Reference Number : 10280639

Position Purpose:

Underwater inspection and report on the condition of marine infrastructure (quay walls, foundations,

pillars, steel structures, Dry and Floating docks, harbor craft etc.) and submit to Diving Supervisor

to undertake the necessary repairs and maintenance to said infrastructure (excluding harbor craft) to

ensure safe structures for effective port operations. Inspection and maintenance of the quays wet

assets including water points and inspection covers.

Position outputs:

1. Underwater inspection of assets and photographic / video surveys of foundations, pillars, columns, steel

structures, slipways, quay walls, breakwater, seabed survey mooring blocks and chains, buoys.

2. Maintenance and repair of underwater structures.

3. Maintenance and repair of above-wet assets including water point, inspection hatches, replacement of

fenders and painting of bollards

4. Underwater/surface welding and cutting

5. Maintenance and servicing of diving equipment, airlifting equipment, etc.

6. Check all diving equipment before each diving operation

7. Safe operation of the diving craft

8. Underwater hull surveys and inspections of vessels

9. Underwater inspection, maintenance and repairs to dredger reclaim / main dump doors and suction pipe

10. Maintain and replacement of Wave rider buoy

11. Salvage / retrieval of objects / equipment / bodies, etc

12. Removal of snagged objects from craft propellers

13. Compile inspection reports on all inspections

14. Airlifting mud from entrance of Dry Dock/slipways

15. Inspection of underwater inspection and report on the condition of marine infrastructure and hulls of vessels

to enable the formulation of maintenance programs/repairs

16. Maintain and repair marine structures to ensure well-maintained and safe infrastructure

17. Maintenance and repairs of Diving equipment (including diving craft)

18. Maintain all diving equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with legislation

19. Apply safe working practices to ensure the safety of the diving team and all port users

20. Civil Maintenance duties as per Civil Infrastructure duties

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 10
• Qualified Civil Artisan (Plumber, Carpentry, or Bricklayer)
• Class 3 Commercial Diving certificate
• Driver’s license (Code C1)
• First Aid Level 3
• In Date Diving Medical Certificate
• Comply with laid down medical requirements
• 3 to 5 years of commercial diving experience
• The candidate will undergo the driving assessments
• Underwater welding and cutting)

(4 weeks) will be an added
advantage

• Slinging and rigging course (1 week) will be an added

advantage

• Skippers Certificate (Category C) will be an added advantage

Competencies:

Knowledge required:

Skipper Class C certificate will be advantageous
The welding course will be advantageous
Slinging and rigging course will be advantageous
Diving Regulations
Diving operations and equipment
Civil structure maintenance and repair
Underwater photography and video recording
Underwater and surface welding and cutting
Reading and understanding civil plans and drawings
Operating decompression chamber
Use of hydraulic equipment
Communication skills – written, verbal, and lifeline signals
Diving pressures
First aid

Skills Required: