Service Technician

Cape Town

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of a service technician is to be responsible for the servicing of lifeboats and related equipment, ensuring that all work and equipment comply with prescribed standards and applicable legislation.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Establish scope of work.
  • Responsible for complying to all manufacturers’ 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.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Matric or equivalent.
  • Advantageous to be certified by the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for the Fire industry (SAQCC).
  • Systems training – CO2 Systems (Fixed Fire Systems) is advantageous.

Experience

  • Experience with annual and 5 yearly servicing of lifeboats and davits, rescue boats / FRCs and work boats.
  • Three years experience in a multi-skilled technical role.
  • Experience in offshore work is a necessity.

Skills and competencies

  • Must be able to travel offshore and locally as operationally required.
  • Must be in possession of a valid and clean code 08 licence. A code 10 licence 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 organised, sober habits and high attention to detail.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office is essential.

Closing date: 25 April 2025.

Applicants to send their CVs to the HR Department, recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com.

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

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

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