Service Technician (CPT)

Listing reference: grind_000560
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: Marine Engineering
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Novamarine, a division of the Sturrock Grindrod Maritime Group, is looking to secure the permanent services of a Service Technician. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. The purpose of a service technician is to be responsible for servicing of Lifeboats and related equipment, ensuring that all work and equipment, comply with prescribed standards and applicable legislation.
Job description

Duties and responsibilities 

·        Establish scope of work

·        Responsible for complying to all manufacturer’s specifications

·        Quality control and inspection of finished equipment / products

·        Assist the service team with technical quotations                                   

·        Ensure that all health and safety rules and regulations along with equipment are adhered to according to ISO, SABS and SOLAS standards

·        Service and recondition of lifeboat and fire equipment

·        Test equipment according to instructions before commencing work

·        Conduct regular site audits and make recommendations to Management on how to keep a safe working environment

·        Ensure that all administration such as job cards, marking of equipment, Service Reports and Certification is completed timeously

·        Ensure that the correct personal protective equipment and all the necessary safety measures are put in place

·        Maintain a clean and tidy workshop

 

Minimum requirements

Qualifications, Experience and Required skils: 

·        Minimum Matric or equivalent

·        Advantageous to be certified by the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for the Fire industry (SAQCC)

·        Experience with annual and 5 yearly servicing of Lifeboats and Davits, Rescue Boats/FRC’s and Work Boats

·        Three years’ experience in a multi skilled technical role

·        Experience in offshore work is a necessity

·        Systems training - CO2 Systems (Fixed Fire Systems) is advantageous

·        Must be able to travel offshore and locally as operationally required

·        Must be in possession of a valid and clean code 8 license. A code 10 license will be advantageous

·        Be physically fit and able to work in harsh conditions

·        The ability to interact with customers and employees

·        Make and action decisions in an effective manner

·        Well organized, sober habits and high attention to detail

·        Computer literacy in Microsoft Office is essential

 

Applicants to send their CV’s to the HR Department, recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com

State the name of the position as a reference on your application.

Application date closes Friday, 25 April 2025.

 

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.

Please note that the position has been opened to internal and external candidates.

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