JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing technical procedures that align with legislative requirements, industry standards, and company policies. This role will oversee the technical performance and condition of vessels, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and manage budgets and resources for dry dock projects and vessel maintenance.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a leading solutions provider in the marine industry, offering specialized services to clients operating in marine environments. They are uniquely employee and management-owned, committed to economic empowerment and creating shared value.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
To be shortlisted, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and competencies, including but not limited to:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally as a Class 1 Marine Engineer
• 9+ years experience in the marine industry
• 2+ years experience in a managerial, shore-based role
• Ideally, the successful candidate would be currently residing in South Africa
• Strong awareness of SHE-Q standards
• Proven leadership skills, particularly in client relations, vessel management, and coordinating with service providers

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing technical procedures aligned with legislative, industry, and company SHE-Q standards.
• Participating in dry dock project planning and enhancing vessel performance.
• Managing vessel audits, vetting, and inspections conducted by the technical team.
• Monitoring vessel condition to ensure continuous improvements and technical integrity.
• Establishing vessel risk profiling for commercial and technical fit.
• Compiling and managing annual budgets for technical projects and operations.
• Ensuring contingency plans for operations are regularly tested and updated.
• Leading and overseeing incident investigations (RCAT).

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role will be contacted for an interview by one of our consultants. Thereafter a detailed job description will be made available for discussion before CVs are submitted to our client for review.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE
A market-related salary, commensurate with the level of responsibility for this role, is on offer.