Bosun

Sea Harvest Group Limited is a leading, black-owned, responsible, internationally recognised, vertically integrated seafood and branded fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business. Established in 1964, Sea Harvest is now a household brand in South Africa and beyond. Its purpose is to create value that fuels economic growth and benefits society through job creation, food security and social transformation POSITION: BOSUN REPORTING TO: SKIPPER PURPOSE: Ensure a safe deck operation with good stock maintenance of all fishing gear. Monitor and ensure a safe bridge watch. OUTPUTS AND MEASUREMENTS: Duties include but are not limited to: Ensure a safe and professional deck operation. Ensure all responsibilities are communicated to staff. Ensure all fishing gear is always safe and operational. Ensure all deck staff are always wearing relevant PPE. All deck activities whilst trawling and hauling are in accordance with the applicable SOP. Operates basic function of the windlass which includes letting go and heaving up an anchor. Ensure a safe and effective bridge watch and port watch. Bridge watches are kept in accordance to the Sea Harvest and SAMSA regulations at all times. Accommodation and deck must be always kept clean whilst the vessel is alongside. All duties to be carried out in accordance with the relevant SOP and strictly according to company performance standards at all times. Ensure a good level of stock maintenance and fishing gear Ensure fishing gear is ordered in advance. Ensures all fishing gear is tallied on a regular basis and stowed safely at all times. Ensure special fishing gear items are always in stock. Ensure fishing gear requiring repair is done either onboard or ashore. Responsible for the ship's anchors, cordage, deck crew and the ship's boats while on board. REQUIRMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Has wide knowledge in the use of knots, hitches, bends, whipping, and splicing. Good verbal communication skills Ability to teach, mentor and motivate. Positive attitude and problem solving.

Location: Saldanha, ZA

Posted Date: 4/4/2025