Mate MFV Alert

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana Group is seeking a qualified crew member for its pelagic fleet, based at the Lucky Star site in St Helena Bay. The incumbent supports the Skipper on the bridge and engages in deck operations, including fishing activities and net repair coordination.

Required certifications include SAMSA medical, Grade 4 Watchkeeper/OIC, radio license, discharge book, and fire fighting/first aid at sea. Minimum 3 years on purse seine vessels and bilingual ability are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SAMSA medical certificate.
• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (STCW-F 11/4) with Grade 4 Watchkeeper where required.
• Valid Restricted Radio License.
• Pre Sea and Seaman's Discharge Book.
• Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• In the Skipper's absence, assume responsibility for the vessel.

Skills

Strong communicator

Net mending

Ropes, knots and splicing

Hydraulic/electronic equipment

Maritime safety regulations knowledge

Education

SAMSA medical certificate

Grade 4 Watchkeeper Certificate / OIC (STCW-F)

Restricted Radio License

Pre Sea and Seaman's Discharge Book

Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates

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 Skipper in the bridge and handle certain tasks on deck.

Key Job Outputs

• 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.