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Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Vessel Traffic Control Assistant – NMB Ports
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Vessel Traffic Services, Shift C, PTH
Location : Port Elizabeth
Reporting To : Deputy Harbour Master
Grade Level : J2
Reference Number : 10154986
Position Purpose :
To source, extract and document accurate and current port control-related information and to furnish such information to the
port community and marine services role players as per needs.
Position outputs :
• Analyse and capture relevant data e.g. arrival/departure times, shifting movements, manual electronic systems (logbook,
VTS Log)
• Gathering and disseminating relevant information
• Answering and screening of telephone calls from port users both internal and external (e.g. ETA’s, ETD’s, Shifting’s, Berths,
etc.)
• Process attachment orders
• Administrative support for VTS Office
• Record keeping of all shipping related information
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• Co-ordinate emergency Call-outs e.g. pollution, electrical, water, etc. (UNDER INSTRUCTION OF VTC/SVTC.)
• Provision of telephonic assistance in Marine Resource requirements
• Analyse and update shipping information/reports
• Analyse shipping documents for ISPS compliance
• Arranging supply of fresh water to vessels after normal working hours
Qualifications Experience :
• High School (Grade 12)- with Maths Science
• Computer literacy
• 6 – 12 month’s experience Port Control / Marine Services
Competencies :
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Service orientation
• Team Player
• Passion for Marine
Knowledge required:
• ISPS Code
• Marine Operations
• Marine terminology
Skills Required:
• Good Communication
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Office Administrative
• VTS log
• Telephone etiquette
• Customer service
• Organising skills
• Prioritising work
• Analytical
• Judgemental
• Record keeping skills
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