German Speaking Facilitator

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. in Cape Town is seeking a confident German Speaking Facilitator to help candidates develop practical German for interviews, training, and onboard interactions.

You will run sessions for beginner to intermediate learners, provide constructive feedback, and create a supportive, professional learning environment to boost learner confidence and interview readiness. Collaborating with the recruitment team, you will tailor activities to real job scenarios and track progress to

Qualifications

• German language proficiency at B1 to C1 (CEFR)
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to explain concepts clearly to non-native speakers
• Prior teaching, training, or facilitation experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Facilitate German language sessions for beginner to intermediate learners
• Support candidates in improving speaking, listening, and comprehension skills
• Guide learners through practical, job-related communication scenarios
• Help candidates prepare for interviews and workplace interactions
• Create an engaging, supportive, and professional learning environment
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement

Skills

German language

Facilitation

Public speaking

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a confident, engaging, and knowledgeable German Speaking Facilitator to support candidates preparing for employment onboard cruise ships. The facilitator will assist learners in developing practical German communication skills required for interviews, training, and onboard interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate German language sessions for beginner to intermediate learners
• Support candidates in improving speaking, listening, and comprehension skills
• Guide learners through practical, job-related communication scenarios
• Help candidates prepare for interviews and workplace interactions
• Create an engaging, supportive, and professional learning environment
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement

Minimum Requirements:

• German language proficiency at B1 to C1 level (CEFR standard)
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to explain concepts clearly to non-native speakers
• Comfortable working with beginner-level learners
• Patient, supportive, and professional demeanor
• Prior teaching, training, or facilitation experience is advantageous

Preferred Qualities:

• Background in language training, education, or coaching
• Hospitality or cruise industry knowledge (beneficial but not required)
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to motivate and build learner confidence