Job Opportunities at Marine Dynamics

Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment. Sister company Dyer Island Cruises is a boat based Eco-Marine Tourism Company, allowing visitors an unforgettable experience to see the Marine Big Five – whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and sharks, as well as many species of rare pelagic birds that reside close to the shore.

Skipper

Responsibilities as follows:

  • Perform daily scheduled trips
  • Ensure the safety of passengers at sea
  • Effectively Manage crew  at sea
  • Take responsibility to keep the vessel neat and sea going at all times
  • Keep logbook and assist with boat and crew documents and filing

Other duties

Please note that you may on occasion be required to perform tasks that are not part of your normal daily duties, but may be necessary due to the operational requirements of the companies.

 Qualifications & Experience applicable but not crucial:

  • Skippers Ticket – CAT D
  • Passenger Endorsement (STCW courses)
  • Dive Endorsement
  • First Aid at sea
  • Marine Fire Fighting
  • Survival at sea (Life raft)
  • VHF Radio ticket

Please send your CV and a cover letter motivating why you would be a good candidate for this position to operations@sharkwatchsa.com   or contact Judith @ 082 759 5062

Starting date – ASAP
Salary – commensurate with experience


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