Ships’ engineers control and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship, or perform related supporting functions on shore.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Ships’ engineers - from R24 058 to R74 828 per month - 2025.
- A Ships’ engineers typically earns between R24 058 and R44 615 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R29 602 and R55 662 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and machinery on board ship
- Ordering fuel and other engine-room department stores and maintaining records of operations
- Performing technical supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of ships’ machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
- Inspecting and conducting maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
- Standing engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
