Carpenter Chargehand

From a humble fishing company established in 1964, the Sea Harvest Group has grown to become a leading seafood, aquaculture, agri-processing and branded Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business that’s recognised and respected throughout South Africa and the world. From here, the group has built its national and global footprint, developing a strong reputation and fostering solid long-term relationships with its geographically diverse international customer base.

**Reporting Manager: Workshop Foreman**

**Purpose**

To effectively assist in supervising activities and actively engage in carpentry related maintenance and repair operations within the workshop and vessels, ensuring timely delivery in accordance with high-quality standards. Manage administrative aspects and controls of workshop resources, ensuring accurate coordination to facilitate correct and efficient completion of tasks within the workshop.

**Key Responsibility Areas**

**1. Effectively ensure that all health and safety protocols are adhered to on vessels and at docks.**
- Promote and enforce compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Implement routine safety briefings and instructional sessions.
- Ensure industry standards and maritime regulations are adhered to.
- Perform safety inspections of designated areas on a weekly basis, adhering to protocols.
- Perform a comprehensive assessment of the safety of the vessel to verify the proper functioning of all safety apparatus, including life vests, fire extinguishers, and emergency alarms.

2. **Collaborate expeditiously and effectively in the execution of contingency strategies aimed at resolving critical issues**
- Reallocate tasks to address emergencies and malfunctions timeously.
- Organize the necessary personnel effectively to address the specified emergency matter.
- Conduct an examination of recurring issues and assist Foreman execute proactive measures.
- Conduct routine quality assessments to verify adherence to established standards and specifications.

3. **Effectively oversee the maintenance and repairs to ensure punctual delivery in accordance with quality standards.**
- Monitor levels of productivity and workflow efficiency in a timely manner.
- Ensure by overseeing that work, including measurements, technical specifications, and standards, is executed in accordance with requirements.
- Monitor and oversee adherence to safety compliance regulations during work execution.
- Efficiently execute repairs and substitute deteriorated or broken components as required.
- Conduct routine quality assessments to verify adherence to established standards and specifications and rectify any deviations.
- Maintain precise records of all maintenance activities carried out.

4. **Plan and assign vessel maintenance and repair efforts in an efficient manner, as needed.**
- Obtain job sheet from Ship Superintendent timeously.
- Schedule and plan required tasks in accordance with the job sheet.
- Allocate tasks carpenter workshop employee based on their expertise and workload assist where needed.
- Continuously assess and evaluate the progress being made and implement any necessary modifications accordingly.
- Ensure the timely completion of assignments while adhering to established quality standards.

5. **Assist Foreman in ensuring that all administrative duties are completed promptly and within the designated time frame.**
- Assist Foreman in maintaining an inventory of materials, tools, and equipment, and adhere to the necessary procurement procedure when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and inventory.
- Effectively determine overtime hours in accordance with work advancement.

**Knowledge & Skills Required**
- Leadership
- Problem solving skills
- Technical proficiency
- People Management
- Quality Focused
- Maritime regulations

**Desired qualification & Experience**
- Grade 12
- Ideal: Qualified Artisan - Trade certificate in Carpentry or Marine Carpentry
- +5 years within specific field (Carpentry)