Deputy Registrar of Ships
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-26
Listing for:
South African Maritime Safety Authority
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
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Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Process ship registration applications, ownership transfers, and cancellations as per the Ship Registration Act Sections 5, 14, and 18.
- Maintain accurate records in the South African Ship Registry including ownership shares, mortgages, and vessel particulars as mandated by Section 18.
- Verify vessel compliance with statutory requirements including inspections and tonnage measurements under Sections 3 and 4 before registration or transfer approval.
- Issue provisional and full registration certificates under authority delegated by the Registrar in line with Section 18.
- Liaise among SAMSA, ship owners, government agencies, and maritime stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Support enforcement actions including penalties, compliance investigations, and deregistration according to Section 20.
- Supervise daily registry operations and ensure service continuity during the Registrar’s absence.
- Ensure timely collection and reconciliation of ship registration fees.
- Prepare reports and operational updates for the Registrar and SAMSA management.
- Manage dissemination of Marine Notices, Circulars, and regulatory updates related to ship registration.
- Propose and support amendments to regulations and procedures aligned with evolving maritime laws and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate engagement with maritime sector stakeholders to resolve systemic issues and improve registry services.
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