Crew Administration & Onboarding Specialist

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking an organized recruitment and crew administration specialist based in the Western Cape. You will coordinate end-to-end recruitment, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and ensure all documentation is complete before deployment.

You will manage onboarding, contracts, orientation, and travel plans while maintaining accurate crew records and monitoring contracts for policy compliance. Collaboration with departments and adherence to regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably maritime.
• Knowledge of crew management processes and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee recruitment for new crew, including advertising, screening resumes, and interviewing.
• Ensure documentation and certifications are obtained prior to deployment.
• Oversee onboarding: contracts, orientation, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain records of crew personal and employment information.
• Monitor contracts and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with crew scheduling and rotation for vessels.
• Process payroll and benefits, including leave tracking.
• Be a point of contact for crew questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve crew-related issues.
• Stay updated on industry regulations governing crew employment.
• Participate in meetings and provide input to improve processes.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll

Communication

Organization

Interviews

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking an organized recruitment and crew administration specialist based in the Western Cape. You will coordinate end-to-end recruitment, screen resumes, conduct interviews, and ensure all documentation is complete before deployment.

You will manage onboarding, contracts, orientation, and travel plans while maintaining accurate crew records and monitoring contracts for policy compliance. Collaboration with departments and adherence to regulations are essential.