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)