Winch and Gearbox Superintendent

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**Winch and Gearbox Superintendent** at** I&J Trawling Division, Cape Town.**The purpose of this role is to provide a competent oversight of all the fleets winches and propulsion gearboxes by continually monitoring the condition of all winches / gearboxes in service and advising on their condition and any remedial action required.

**Line Manager**: Marine Technical Manager

**Job Specification**:
**Key Performance Areas**:

- Conduct a continual oversight on the condition of the fleets winches and hydraulic systems and also of the propulsion gearboxes.
- Conduct quality control oversight over all contractor repairs and services on winches and propulsion gearboxes.
- Function as the I&J Engineering representative with all contractors undertaking any winch or propulsion gearbox repairs at the I&J Trawling Division (CTF).
- Advise on the effectivity and periodicity of the preventive maintenance tasks administered by the CTF Planning Department on the winches / marine gearboxes.
- Verify all service reports generated by any repair work undertaken are correctly completed and comprehensive.
- Planning of repairs and conduct of preventative maintenance tasks on winches / marine gearboxes.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Experience**:

- Minimum of 10 years working in a marine / mechanical repair environment
- Detailed knowledge and experience across all winch and gearbox machinery fitted onboard the I&J fleet / vessels

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum N6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma
- Trade Test - Qualified Fitter

**Additional requirements**:

- Required to work overtime where necessary, to oversee all maintenance and repair work undertaken on board the vessels