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: Carpenter Foreman

Purpose of the Job

To receive specific orders from Chargehands in the carpentry workshop and to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of vessels.

Key Performance Areas

1. Adherence to established health and safety standards

• Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn before performing tasks.

• When utilizing tools and machinery, follow safety regulations and procedures effectively.

• When working with hazardous materials and machinery, be cognizant of the people and surroundings.

• Effectively ensure health and safety protocols are in place on the vessel prior to attempting any maintenance on it.

2. Maintain open communication with all relevant parties in the workshop.

• Timeously attend toolbox meetings for briefing of operations for the day.

• Effectively provide constructive input and updates on ongoing projects.

• Maintain open communication with Chargehand and workshop staff on all facets of work.

3. Efficiently ensure that necessary vessel operations are completed in a timely manner.

• Timeously receive job list for the vessel's job requirements from the Chargehand.

• Prepare required materials and tools effectively and efficiently before beginning work.

• Execute required tasks accurately and efficiently in accordance with the specifications.
  Quality checks effectively completed by Chargehand

• Timeously ensure all tasks are thoroughly completed within allocated time frame.

4. Ensure required building maintenance and ad hoc tasks are constructively completed when needed.

• Upon receiving job list for building maintenance critically assess actions and tools required for the job.

• Ensure accurate measurements and precise cuts when working with wood.

• Maintain attention to detail in cutting, shaping, and assembling wood.

• Diligently perform building ad hoc duties when required (tiling, waterproofing, sealing, ventilation, drywalls etc)

• Effectively report of maintenance activities to Chargehand

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Desired qualification: Trade Test Qualification in Carpentry

• Minimum experience: 3 years within carpentry

Competencies

• Reliability

• Quality Focused

• Safety Focused