Cadets Deck

About the Job

I&J, part of AVI, is offering an incredible opportunity for Deck Cadets in Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town. This contract role provides cadets with the chance to learn and work on-board a fishing vessel, serving as the first step towards reaching an Officer ranking on-board. I&J is a leader in premium seafood, committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities.

Responsibilities

Maintenance work on deck and housekeeping requirements.
Assist with ensuring that lifesaving and safety equipment is functional.
Assist deck hands with deck operations like preparing for “shoot away” of nets and retrieving nets.
Repairing of fishing gear.
Under supervision, assist with steering and navigation of the vessel.
Involved with safe mooring and anchoring of vessel when entering the port.
Perform watch keeping duties and bridge watch under guidance and supervision of the 1st Mate.
Assist Deck Officers with directing crew in loading and discharging cargo.
Assist with Dry Dock operations.
Assist Deck Officers with ensuring that the vessel is fully prepared for the voyage.
Check and familiarise yourself with the vessel’s route and other information.
Assist with maintaining record keeping on vessel like daily taking of position reports, updating of vessel’s nautical charts and logbook.
Complete tasks as listed in the on-board training record book.

Requirements

No experience required, previous deck work is advantageous.
Grade 12 certificate.
CPUT applicants must have completed a minimum S2 or be in the process of completing a National Diploma in Maritime Studies Semester (S) courses in deck/nautical studies.
Internal applicants from I&J must possess a Grade 12, considering their maritime industry experience.
Knowledge of maritime practices and legislation.