Diver - Transnet NPA

Position Title : Diver

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Infrastructure

Location : Richards Bay

Reporting To : Diving Supervisor

Grade Level : H4

Reference Number : 10280975





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

structure, 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

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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 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 safety of 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 commercial diving experience

• 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

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:

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Good observation and communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizing Skills

Physically Fit

Attributes Required:

Computer literate

Not afraid of heights

Decision Making

Ability to lead team