PURPOSE:
This cadetship aims to give young people the opportunity to pursue a career as a Navigational or Engineering Officer in the fishing sector. This educational opportunity combines formal academic instruction with real-world experience on the job to prepare the participant for certification as an engineering officer or navigational officer.
ACHIEVEMENTS & MEASUREMENTS:
obtaining theoretical training and/or a degree within the allotted period.
building of capabilities through employment on board the ship as a deck or engineering cadet.
developing the values and abilities necessary to produce recruits with a love of the sea for the fishing business.
exhibiting the behaviour and practical knowledge expected of the designated Officers.
COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
a NQF Level 4 certification OR a minimum of Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and English as subjects.
must have exceptional colour vision and sight.
Must be able to study while at sea and be prepared to spend extended amounts of time away from home.
strong verbal and written communication abilities.
the capacity to perform in a demanding setting.
Must be willing to submit to a thorough medical examination for those in the field of food safety, as well as a SAMSA checkup that includes testing for hearing loss and drug usage.
working in cramped areas and at heights of at least 2.5 meters
ABOUT SEA HARVEST:
According to the broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard created by the South African Department of Trade and Industry, The Sea Harvest Group is a Level 1 contributor. This resulted from our commitment to South Africa’s economic and social reform, particularly within the local communities where it operates.
Through its extensive support of small, medium, and micro enterprises as well as the Sea Harvest Foundation, the Sea Harvest Group, for instance, remains a true pillar of the community and is the single largest employer in Saldanha Bay and South Africa’s West Coast, supporting between 4000 and 5000 direct and indirect jobs.