Debmarine Namibia presents dynamic career opportunities within a results-oriented environment that significantly contributes to the company’s overall success. We welcome applications for the following positions.
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MASTER
Key Performance Areas
Vessel Operations
- Taking command and management of the vessel, its operations and personnel
- Navigation and vessel deployment for operations
- Ensure that the vessel is fully equipped and resourced at all times
- Responsible for onboard training and safety
Marine and Mining Operations
- Adheres to safety and operational procedures, standards and Company requirements
- Checks and maintains Company documentation as required by the relevant authorities and policies
- Optimises the effectiveness of the vessel to maximise productivity and time utilisation by managing onboard business processes
- Safety Management
- Monitors adherence onboard to relevant legislation and systems including the international Safety Management Code, OHSAS 18001, Environmental Management Systems, and Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Monitors the application of the relevant rules and regulations pertaining to the security and confidential material
Education and Experience Requirements
- Valid STCW 95 (Deck Officer Class 1) Masters Foreign Going / Mining endorsed Certificate of Competency
- Eight (8) years’ relevant experience which includes Five (5) years minimum at Chief Navigating Officer level
- Valid GMDSS Certificate
- Marine mining experience would be an advantage
- SAP knowledge would be an advantage
CHIEF ENGINEERING OFFICER
Key Performance Areas
- Controls all engineering activities onboard the vessel whilst at sea by supervising the team to ensure proper operation and maintenance of propulsion machinery and auxiliaries, mining equipment and treatment plant, and deck machinery
- Co-ordinates shutdowns by planning maintenance to be completed and manages planned maintenance programme
- Improves the effectiveness and efficiency of engineering processes and systems
- Adheres to and promotes Company policies and procedures relating to health, safety, security and environmental issues
- Manages and develops human resources
Education and Experience Requirements
- Valid STCW 95 Engineering Officer Class 1 Certificate of Competency – Chief Engineering Officer unlimited (>3000kW)
- Eight (8) years’ relevant experience which includes Five (5) years minimum at a 2nd Engineer Officer level on a vessel >3000kW
- Marine mining experience would be an advantage
- SAP knowledge would be an advantage
SECOND ENGINEERING OFFICER
Key Performance Areas
- Maintains all engineering functions on-board ship including maintenance, operating of equipment and supervise watch-keeping personnel
- Plans and supervises shut down maintenance
- Supervises the maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Conducts regular inspections and tests to ensure the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel
- Manages and directing subordinates withing the engineering section to achieve individual and team objectives, including mentorship and developing of succession plans to increase effectiveness
- Assess subordinate performance and implement corrective measures where necessary
- Identifies the training and development needs of subordinates and implement them
Education and Experience Requirements
- A valid STCW 95 Engineering Officer Class 2 Certificate of Competency
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience as Engineering Watchkeeping Officer, preferably with some experience on a production/prospecting vessel including supervision of staff
- Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage
- Off-shore mining experience will be an added advantage
THIRD ENGINEERING OFFICER
Key Performance Areas
To maintain availability of all machinery by performing effective watchkeeping duty and maintenance duties as instructed by the Second Engineering Officer.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Valid STCW 95 Watchkeeping Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency
- Two (2) years’ relevant experience as a qualified Engineering Watchkeeping Officer
TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT
Key Performance Areas
- Operates and maintains the mining system on-board the vessel and ensures maximum utilisation of the diamond recovery tool
- Provides effective engineering and technical support for all mining system-related services
- Ensures that the Assets Management Officer specifies all requirements for completing approved work and the allocation of resources for approved work
- Interprets and develops action plans and reviews progressive production output information and statistics
- Manages and directs subordinates withing the engineering technical section to achieve individual and team objectives
- Assesses subordinate performance and identifies training and development needs of subordinates and implement them
Education and Experience Requirements
- N6 or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation and Instrumentation
- Six (6) years’ practical experience in mechanical, electronic, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Experience in a marine environment will be an added advantage
DRILLING SUPERVISOR
Key Performance Areas
- Provides an efficient and cost-effective facility for the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of production equipment
- Co-ordinates all mining drilling operations and related activities in the fleet to ensure optimum engineering availability and utilisation of equipment
- Ensures that spares and components for drilling operations are readily available for the fleet
- Inspects, audits and interprets fleet daily logs and drilling reports in order to identify and correct anomalies and evaluate and improve drilling procedures and methodologies
- Identifies training needs for drillers and oversees training of trainee drillers and tracks and appraises progress
Education and Experience Requirements
- N4 or equivalent
- Recognised Trade Diploma with four (4) theoretical subjects (N3 level)
- Five (5) years’ technical/maintenance experience, at least two (2) years of which should have been as a senior driller on a production vessel
BOSUN
Key Performance Areas
To supervise and carry out various duties necessary for the efficient maintenance and operation of the Deck Department.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Grade 12 with English, Mathematics and Science
- Valid STCW 95 Able Seafarer–Deck Certificate of Competency
- Five (5) years relevant experience as an Able Seafarer Deck
All above positions will be deployed on our vessels on a 28 days on and 28 days off vessel period.
Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action Act. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
For queries, please contact us on Tel: +264 61 297 8000.
Please submit a comprehensive CV with proof of qualifications and experience to: dbmn.recruitment@debmarine.com
In the subject line please indicate position applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and shall be subjected to further assessment and screening.
CLOSING DATE: 12 JUNE 2026
