Navigational and Engineering Cadet

Sea Harvest; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Harvest invites unemployed youth to join a structured cadet programme that blends academic training with practical seamanship to qualify as Navigational or Engineering Officer. The cadetship is designed for individuals eager to develop technical competencies while learning aboard our fleet.

Candidates should be prepared for psychometric testing, medical examinations for food handlers, and SAMSA testing. Training focuses on safety, discipline, and professional conduct at sea.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 with maths, physical science and English.
• ND Marine Engineering/Maritime Studies would be advantageous.
• SAMSA medical certificate confirming fitness to work at sea advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete all prescribed academic, practical and onboard training requirements within the stipulated timeframe.
• Develop the technical and practical competencies required of a Deck or Engineering Officer.
• Demonstrate professional values, skills, and commitment for a career in maritime and fishing industry.
• Exhibit the standards of conduct and operational competence expected by Officers.

Skills

Sea-going work

Study at sea

Written and verbal communication

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

High-pressure environment

Confined spaces safety

Education

Grade 12 with maths, physical science, English

NQF4 in marine studies or ND

BTech in marine engineering/studies (advantageous)

SAMSA medical fitness (advantageous)

Job description

Sea Harvest is a proudly South African integrated fishing and food processing company, delivering quality seafood and food products to local and international markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and the development of our people.

An exciting opportunity exists for unemployed youth who are interested in pursuing a career as a Navigational Officer or Engineering Officer within the fishing industry.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

We are seeking highly motivated, disciplined, and ambitious unemployed persons to join our fleet as sea-going Cadets. The cadetship is a structured learning programme that combines academic training and practical seamanship which will equip the incumbent to qualify as a Navigational or Engineering Officer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete all prescribed academic, practical and onboard training requirements within the stipulated timeframe.
• Develop the technical and practical competencies required of a Deck or Engineering Officer.
• Demonstrate the professional values, skills, and commitment necessary for a career in the maritime and fishing industry.
• Exhibit the standards of conduct and operational competence expected by assigned Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 with mathematics, physical science and English as subjects OR a NQF Level 4 qualification with mathematics, physical science and English as subjects.
• ND Marine Engineering/Maritime Studies, BTech Marine Engineering/Maritime Studies would be advantageous.
• SAMSA medical certificate confirming fitness to work at sea advantageous.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work at sea for extended periods.
• Ability to study whilst at sea.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and heights of 2.5m and more.

All candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing, a medical exam for food handlers, and a SAMSA medical including audiometry and substance testing, SAMSA Colour and Form Vision Test.