Bosun MFV Alert

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana Group is seeking a qualified mate/deck hand for the MFV Alert operating from Lucky Star site in St Helena Bay, Western Cape.

Role supports the Mate on bridge duties and deck tasks during fishing operations, with emphasis on safety and equipment operation. Requires multiple maritime certifications and substantial fishing vessel experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels.
• Bilingual — English and Afrikaans or isiXhosa/other SA languages.
• Valid SAMSA medical certificate.
• Valid Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate/Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on fishing vessels (≥24m).
• Valid Restricted Radio License.
• Pre Sea and a Seaman's Discharge Book.
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mate with duties on the bridge and deck during fishing operations.
• Maintain a safe navigational watch.
• Lead and participate in fishing activities on the deck.
• Understand and operate hydraulic and electronic equipment onboard.
• Ensure overall safety of the crew.
• Coordinate net repairs onboard; act in skipper's absence.

Skills

Net mending

Ropes and knots

Strong communicator

Education

SAMSA medical certificate

Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate

Radio Licence

Job description

The following permanent position has become available within our pelagic fleet. This position will operate from our Lucky Star site in St Helena Bay.

The incumbent will report to the Skipper of the vessel MFV Alert.

The successful applicant will support the Mate in the bridge and handle certain tasks on deck during fishing Operations.

Key Job Outputs

• Assist the Mate with the following duties:
• Maintaining a safe navigational watch
• Leading and participating in fishing activities on the deck
• Understanding and operating hydraulic and electronic equipment onboard
• Ensuring overall safety of the crew
• Coordinate net repairs onboardResponsibility for the vessel in the absence of the Skipper

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Working knowledge of the following Legislation:

• Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations
• Code of Safe Working Practices for Fishing Vessels
• Safety Manual System of the Pelagic Fleet Operations
• Small Pelagic Fleet permit conditions and Operating Manual

• Net mending skills
• Good knowledge of ropes, wires, knots and splicing
• Strong communicator

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels
• Bilingual
• Valid SAMSA medical certificate
• Valid Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate/Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on fishing vessels (≥24m) limited waters [STCW-F 11/4] – minimum
• Valid Restricted Radio License
• Pre Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

In support of the company’s Employment Equity Plan, appointments will be aligned with the EE Plan and the fishing industry's applicable Sector Targets.

If you are not contacted within three weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.