WORKING AT AMSOL
OUR COMPANY
AMSOL has is the leading employer of South African seafarers – and employs 550 people in seagoing or shore-based positions across the region. As an employer of choice in the maritime industry, AMSOL offers rewarding work in an environment of continuous development; and supports employees to reach their full potential.
With clients in the government and private sector, AMSOL is focused on partnering with all stakeholders to create value. This includes employees, who on being appointed to permanent positions, become shareholders in the company.
The company invests in the growth, training and wellbeing of its employees – and is committed to making a positive impact and creating value.
WHAT EMPLOYEES HAVE SAID:
“AMSOL’s policies and culture make the working environment safe and productive. AMSOL is also proactive. During the COVID19 pandemic, they provided alerts, updates and information and reached employees regardless of their location.”
“Collaboration is the Value that mostly resonate with me. In the team I work with I have seen us come together, assisting each other to ensure we deliver as required. Each person always offers their skills, so we deliver an excellent job.”
“When we deliver on what we promise we make the ultimate difference. This is why our clients trust AMSOL.”
AMSOL’s personality and tone is characterized by:
- Leadership – confident and progressive
- Proudly African – a South African base and local in very market of operation
- Global Expertise – assets, capabilities and thought leadership
- Catalyst – partnering in each country of operation
- People – at the heart of our business
- Perspective – relevant and dynamic
- Entrepreneurial – commercial astute, agile and responsive to client needs
OUR CULTURE & VALUES
AMSOL’s culture has its foundation in safety, health, environmental protection and quality. This culture is so impactful that it influences the lives of employees both at work and at home in their communities. Employees go the extra mile to deliver on the expectations of their peers and clients: a team effort is underpinned by an environment of respect and inclusion.
The company communicates, engages and consults frequently with employees and a focus on training and development sets AMSOL apart from other employers.
Employees collectively defined and agreed shared Values, which prioritise Our People, Our Culture and Our Service. We hold ourselves to these standards and we strive to live these values on a daily basis, and demonstrate them through our actions, interactions and behaviors, whilst delivering a professional marine solution in our chosen markets.
WHY AMSOL
AMSOL is an evolving business with a sustainable foundation, and a culture that has service delivery at its core, uniting employees across different disciplines, locations and worksites.
We offer opportunities to take on challenging operational roles and make a significant contribution to maintaining our position as a market leader and employer of choice. The career opportunities at AMSOL are as diverse as the people who work at sea and ashore, and are represented in the following disciplines cross the business:
- Operations: marine engineering, navigation, catering, diving, specialist marine advisory, SHEQ, auditing, compliance, crewing, logistics, warehousing, transportation
- Fleet Management: technical, nautical, administration, procurement, logistics
- Professional: human resources, marketing, communications, finance, information communication and technology, legal, strategy and business development, project management, business services
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND TRANSFORMATION
The strength of AMSOL lies in its diverse workforce, which sets it apart from other companies in the sector. Women and men of all ages, orientations, cultures and races are supported by a fair and inclusive environment – and our employees reflect the diversity of the societies in which we operate.
We believe that to remain a market leader, diversity of skills, competence, viewpoints and opinions is a key business priority – and our recruitment, retention and development policies reflect this ethos.
What employees have said:
“AMSOL is an unfolding giant within the Maritime space, with a culture that resonated with mine. The environment met with my career aspirations.”
“AMSOL has diverse operations and a diverse fleet of vessels which is good for individual growth and experience.”
“AMSOL is a well-established company that cares for its employees and offers opportunities for growth and development.”
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
AMSOL’s Employee Value Proposition is the set of benefits which employees receive in return for the skills, capabilities and experience they bring to the company. As a permanent employee of AMSOL, each employee enjoys the benefit of a focus on training and development and market related remuneration, whilst also sharing in the growth and success of the business through the shareholding of the AMSOL Employee Trust. 5 pillars form the foundation of the company’s Value Proposition to employees:
PROGRAMMES
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
AMSOL offers internships and trainee opportunities in various fields such as Human Resources, Procurement, Nautical, Engineering and Marketing. Applicants must hold a relevant qualification and will be required to participate in developmental activities over a 12 month period which will initially focus on acquiring basic knowledge while working under supervision, and will progress to working independently, with a broadened scope.
CADETSHIP PROGRAMME
AMSOL’s Cadet Training Programme, accredited by the South African Maritime Safety Authority, is apprentice training that fast tracks young people holding the necessary tertiary education qualifications to take up Junior Officer positions at sea. The company’s programme is a registered learnership programme and, as such, it qualifies for the receipt of sea time remissions (reduced experiential training time), thus making this the most effective way for a person to qualify as a Junior Officer. AMSOL takes on several Cadets at different times depending on vacancies in the fleet. When there is a vacancy, it is advertised on the company’s LinkedIn page and via recruitment platforms.
BURSARY PROGRAMME
Each year, AMSOL awards bursaries to un-bonded students who plan to study Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies and Oceanography or Climatology at a University. The Programme is advertised on the company’s LinkedIn page when applications are open.
CURRENT VACANCIES
All vacancies are posted on the AMSOL LinkedIn Page and AMSOL’s page on PNET, which can be accessed on our website. If you submit an application for a vacancy and do not hear from us within 8 weeks of the date of closing, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of employment enquiries received, AMSOL is unable to respond to all individual emails.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Where are vacancies at AMSOL advertised?
AMSOL vacancies are advertised on the company’s LinkedIn page, via AMSOL’s PNET page and on Career 24.
Can I upload my CV anywhere?
In response to positions advertised, applicants can upload their CVs on the Career’s 24 portal, the PNET portal or can send them directly to careers@amsol.co.za in response to the job advertisement. Don’t forget to quote the name of the advertised position in the subject line of the email.
Due to the volume of CVs submitted, AMSOL unfortunately can not enter into direct correspondence with interested parties. Should you apply for a position and not receive a response after 8 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Does AMSOL have a Cadetship Programme?
Yes. AMSOL takes in a limited number of Navigation and Engineering Cadets each year when a sea-going position in the programme becomes available. Vacancies will be advertised.
What internships does AMSOL offer?
AMSOL offers Internships in various fields such as Human Resources, Marketing, Nautical, Engineering, SHEQ and Procurement. When a position is available, it will be advertised online as per above.
Does AMSOL have a bursary programme?
On an annual basis, AMSOL offers bursaries to students looking to study Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering and Climatology or Oceanography. The Programme will be advertised on the company’s LinkedIn page and recruitment portals when applications are open in August/September each year.
What seagoing positions do you recruit for?
Masters, Officers, Chief Engineers, Engineers, Engine Ratings, Deck Ratings, Catering staff
Where can I look online for information about different careers at sea?
BE AWARE
Recruitment scams are becoming more common around the world. If you are approached by someone in person, telephonically or via social media channels, who claims to represent AMSOL and offers to assist you with a recruitment process in return for payment, please note that neither AMSOL nor any organisation acting on the company’s behalf will ever ask for payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
