1st Mate

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004.

I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a** 1**st** Mate **responsible for the safety, navigation, cleanliness and operation of a trawler and the total complement on board and who directs fishing operations of the vessel.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
**EXPERIENCE**:

- 3 Years experience sailing as a 1st Mate

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Officer in charge of Navigational Watch - under 24m/ Fisherman Grade 3

**COURSES COMPLETED**:

- Annual Medical
- Ship Captains Medical
- Advance Fire Fighting
- GMDSS - Radio Certification
- PSSR
- CISC
- DSD
- Marine Fire Fighting
- Marine First Aid
- Communications
- Leadership & Management
- Conflict Management

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & KNOWLEDGE**:

- Fishing Rights (FRAPP)
- Vessel Management
- SAMSA
- MS Office
- Excellent Communication skills (Verbal & Written)
- Health & Safety on vessels

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Continuously Improving
- Articulating Information
- Making Decisions
- Inspiring Others
- Being self confident
- Understanding Others
- Planning & Organising
- Persisting

**JOB SPECIFICATION**:
**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**:

- Watch Keeping Duties
- Custodian of Navigational Equipment on the vessel
- Use of appropriate trawl nets for the specific targeted species
- Proper net and gear management for protection and prevention of gear loss
- Safety Officer on board
- Ensure proper fillet conversion on the freezer vessels in line with targets.
- Achieve tons per sea day as per business plan.
- Ensure good quality products are caught, processed and Manage Waste and costs.
- Manage fishing time to achieve 75% scoring on tons per day (Sea Day)
- Conduct vessel audits and inspections before sailing and after docking including recording drill meetings with crew members.
- Ensure that all safety codes are up to date and amended appropriately.
- Vessel hygiene and housekeeping of vessel
- Ensure that all certificates of competencies are valid (checked and signed off before sailing)
- Guide and support staff to achieve vessel performance targets.
- Take appropriate correction when required.
- Identify training requirements.
- Assist with the management of the vessel “Care” program which includes, housekeeping QC, Engineering QC, equipment damage and failure with RCA reporting and converting corrective maintenance into progressive and planned

**Engineering**
- Vessel availability
- Factory Availability
- Asset Care Strategy
- Contractor SLA Compliance