Pilot

The closing date is on 05/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Candidate to hold a Pilot License from any South African Port.

A pilots primary duty is to use his skill and knowledge to protect the ship from collision

grounding and other hazard by providing accurate and timely navigational advice to the vessel
master. Where so approved by the master the pilot may be required to safely conduct the
navigation and manoeuvring of the vessel whilst in pilotage waters
The pilot is further responsible;
For the manoeuvring of the vessel within port limits having due regard for safety of the
vessel its crew and the environment.
Is also there to ensure the safe and efficient docking / undocking and shifting of vessels
within port limit.
Must recognise that the observance of good seamanship dictates that operational
contingency plans be available at all times
Provide the master with an efficient service by sharing with them his professional ship handling ship skills and his local knowledge.