Cadets Engineering

About the Job

I&J, part of AVI, is offering an incredible opportunity for Engineering 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

Assist the Engineering Officers in maintaining the vessel’s main engines and running and maintaining all mechanical equipment.
This includes the operation and maintenance of pumps and fuel systems, electrical generating and distribution equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning plant, lifts and cranes.
Assist in the Engine control room, under the supervision of the Engineering Officers.
Assist and understudy the ship’s Engineering Officers in their duties.
Participate in engineering watches to learn watch-keeping requirements as directed by the Engineering Officers.
Proactively engage with the officers and crew aboard to benefit professional knowledge and development.
Execute assigned duties safely, follow work procedure, and report any hazardous condition without delay to the Duty Officer.
Assist with Dry Dock operations.
Complete tasks as listed in the Engineering Cadet on-board training record book.

Requirements

No experience required, but previous engineering 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 engineering.
Northlink College applicants must have completed Diesel Fitting or Mechanic Theory and a minimum of Diesel Fitting Phase 1 and 2.
Internal applicants from I&J must possess a Grade 12 certificate, considering their maritime industry experience.
Knowledge of maritime practices and legislation.