Bosun MFV Vegkop

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oceana Group, Amawandle Pelagic site in Laaiplek, seeks a seasoned deckhand to support the Mate on MFV Vegkop, reporting to the Skipper. This permanent role focuses on bridge tasks and deck duties during fishing operations.

Key responsibilities include maintaining navigational watch, leading deck fishing activities, operating hydraulic and electronic equipment, and ensuring crewmember safety while coordinating net repairs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe navigational watch.
• Lead and participate in fishing activities on the deck.
• Operate hydraulic and electronic equipment onboard.
• Ensure overall safety of the crew.
• Coordinate net repairs onboard.
• Be responsible for the vessel in the absence of the Skipper.

Skills

Net mending

Ropes, wires, knots, splicing

Strong communicator

Education

SAMSA medical certificate

Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate

Seaman's Discharge Book

Tools

Restricted Radio License

Job description

The following permanent position has become available within our pelagic fleet. This position will operate from our Amawandle Pelagic site in Laaiplek.

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

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 onboard
• Responsibility 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