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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 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
  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:
    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

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