Deckhand: Yacht Care & Dock Operations

Travelopia; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moorings and Sunsail in Cape Town seeks a Deckhand to join our yacht operations team. Responsibilities include cleaning, handling yachts, securing vessels, and assisting with loading and maintenance, with hours varying and weekends required.

You should be detail-oriented, a reliable team player, able to work unsupervised, and comfortable moving around yachts in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities aboard world-class charter yachts.

Qualifications

• Experience in yacht operations preferred.
• Ability to move around yachts/dock.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare boat surfaces (GRP, stainless steel, cushions) according to SOPs.
• Assist with moving and loading yachts and securing vessels.
• Log activities and surfaces attended to; keep spaces neat and safe.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong work ethic

Flexible

Hands-on

Self-motivated

Job description

The Moorings and Sunsail in Cape Town seeks a Deckhand to join our yacht operations team. Responsibilities include cleaning, handling yachts, securing vessels, and assisting with loading and maintenance, with hours varying and weekends required.

You should be detail-oriented, a reliable team player, able to work unsupervised, and comfortable moving around yachts in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities aboard world-class charter yachts.