TRAFFIC
Western Cape
Second Officer
Crew Life at Sea
Job Description
Job Summary 
The Second Officer is a licensed deck officer responsible for navigation watchkeeping, voyage planning support, and maintaining navigational safety equipment onboard a container vessel. The role ensures the vessels safe passage in compliance with international maritime regulations and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Stand navigational watches as assigned (usually 12-4 watch)
- Maintain and update nautical charts, publications, and electronic navigation systems (ECDIS)
- Assist with voyage planning and passage monitoring
- Ensure proper operation and testing of navigational and bridge equipment
- Maintain records related to navigation and bridge operations
- Assist with cargo watchkeeping and port operations as required
- Support the Chief Officer in safety management and compliance tasks
- Actively participate in emergency drills and response procedures
- Ensure compliance with COLREGs, SOLAS, and company SMS
- Valid Officer of the Watch (OOW) / Second Officer Certificate of Competency
- STCW certification (including BRM/BTM and ECDIS where applicable)
- Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate
- Previous sea time as an OOW preferred
- Strong knowledge of navigation, COLREGs, and bridge procedures
- Good leadership, communication, and decision making skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment
About This Role
Career insights for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education positions
Salary Benchmark
R31,279/month
R21,001 to
R43,718/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Instructing
Speaking
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Google Drive
Microsoft SharePoint
Common Curriculum
Instructional software
Moodle
Flip
Screencastify
Video editing software
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Insights
Median Salary (ZAR)
R31,279/month