Steward Maritime Special Projects at South African Maritime Safety Authority

Job Purpose

• Housekeeping of cabins, alleyways, saloons, lounges, and mess rooms.
• Assist the cook, as and when required in making salads, taking stores and stock take.
• Washing up of crockery and cutlery, as and may be required.
• Serve meals as and when required in officers mess room and duty mess.
• Where applicable, assist with the washing and ironing of ships laundry, bedding, linen etc.

Key Performance Areas

• Safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations, in accordance with the Master' instructions, relevant legislation, and the Company's SMS.
• Knowledge of, adherence to, and implementation of the Company's various policy statements.
• Always maintains a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Assist the cook in any other operations or work, as and may be required, from time to time.

The ideal candidate

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a South African citizen and have a valid passport.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) in Basic Training. An efficient cooks CoP would be an added advantage.
• Previous experience as steward and/or catering assistant onboard merchant vessels.
• Holds a valid SAMSA Medical Certificate (without restrictions or limitations) and cleared fit to handle food.
• Is fluent in written and spoken English.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to deliver results and meet client expectations.
• A team player with a professional work ethic.
• Will comply to strict company and industry SHEQ standards and working habits.

LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE

• Compliance with the requirements of the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA), MLC (Maritime Labour Act) and STCW (Standards for Certification, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping).
• Compliance with the requirements of the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Compliance to the provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) 18 of 1998
• Has no criminal record with the SAPS (South African Police Service) Criminal Record Center and willing to undergo a background check.
• Adhere to the company confidentiality requirements.
• Adhere to a strict zero tolerance Alcohol & Drug Policy.

DOCUMENTATION FOR SUBMISSION

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of all certification
• Copies of qualification
• Passport, Seamans Book, SAMSA Medical
• Appraisals & Recommendation Letters