Mate MFV Vegkop

Oceana Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana Group seeks an experienced deckhand for the MFV Vegkop, operating from the Amawandle Pelagic Fleet in Laaiplek. The incumbent will support the Skipper in the bridge and handle deck tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe navigational watch, leading deck fishing activities, operating hydraulic and electronic equipment, ensuring crew safety, coordinating net repairs, and acting in the Skipper's absence. Strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience on Purse Seine Fishing Vessels.
• Bilingual in English and another language.
• Valid SAMSA Medical Certificate.
• Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on fishing vessels (≥24m) LT-CWL.
• Valid Restricted Radio License.
• Pre-Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book.
• Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates.
• Knowledge of Maritime Legislations and Fleet procedures.

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.
• Responsible for the vessel in the absence of the Skipper.

Skills

Net mending

Ropes and knots

Splicing

Strong communicator

Bilingual

Education

Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch (STCW-F 11/4)

SAMSA Medical Certificate

Restricted Radio License

Seamans Discharge Book

Marine Fire Fighting Certificate

First Aid at Sea Certificate

Pre-Sea Certificate

Job description

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

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

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:

1. Maritime Occupational Safety Regulations
2. Code of Safe Working Practices for Fishing Vessels
3. Safety Manual System of the Pelagic Fleet Operations
4. 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
• Certificate/Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on fishing vessels (≥24m) limited waters [STCW-F 11/4]
• Valid Restricted Radio License
• Pre-Sea and a Seamans Discharge Book
• Valid Marine Fire Fighting and First Aid at Sea Certificates

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.

Closing Date: 6 November 2026

If you are not contacted within three weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.