A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Crewing Officer at I&J, Cape Town Fishing, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. As the successful incumbent your responsibilities will be, amongst others, to man(power) the vessels and to undertake direct responsibility for both wet and freezer vessels in the I&J operation with over 500 crew. Ensure correct Certificates of Competency, adequate skills and knowledge for the specific job, Operational Manning Levels and specific client requirements are met.

Line Manager: Senior HR Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Sea Staff Recruitment
• Crew Planning and Schedulin
• Review and Management of Crew Training Requirements
• HR Administration Reports
• General Duties and Expectations

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 1 - 2 years’ experience within a Seagoing planning environment
• 1 – 2 years’ experience with operational coordination and implementation

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Completed STCW Course

Additional Requirements:

• SAP System
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant Maritime legislation including STCW and SAMSA Medical Guidelines
• Sea Going Exposure is critical
• Understanding of SAMSA Courses and requirements
• Good to Expert user of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint