Port Worker

Position Purpose

• The provision of labour as directed by supervisor in order to ensure a safe and clean working environment or optimised cargo operation.

Position Outputs

• Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes’ windows; cranes’ cabins;etc.)
• Inspection of container condition
• Reefer monitoring operations
• Opening and closing of rail wagons twist-locks
• Loading off-loading and slacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures
• Hooking/ unhooking
• Tarping/ untarping where applicable
• Place/ remove dunnage
• Cleaning of operational areas, rail trucks, plant, workshops, offices, sheds and ablution facilities as instructed.
• Complete applicable documentation i.e. accident reports
• Identification of correct cargo handling equipment/ gear

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / NQF 04
• Minimum of 1 year experience (Port operation experience added advantage)
• Relevant Certificate (Added Advantage) OR ROC Grade 10 / NQF02
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience (Port operation experience added advantage)
• Relevant Certificate (Added Advantage)