Chief Officer

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Chief Officer
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Start date:
August 2025
Job posted:
June 13, 2025

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Second-in-Charge on a private/charter sailing yacht.

Candidate current location: Ideally South Africa

Itinerary: Cape Town / Caribbean / Mediterranean.

Catamaran Yacht Specs: 24m / 60 GT
Crew of 4
Guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 4 suites

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in mechanics and electricity.
• Sailing experience minimum 10 years .
• Knowledge in Scuba diving and watersports is an advantage .
• Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages considered an advantage.
• No visible tattoos
• Non-smoker, sober habits

Certificates and Qualifications:

• Yacht Master certified + all the up-to-date certificates; STCW, Eng 1 etc

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on yachts matching the following requirements:

  • Yacht sizes:  < 24m or 30-39m
  • Yacht types:  sailing
  • Yacht uses:   private or charter
  • Experience length:  min 5 years

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

All applicants must hold a valid ENG1 certificate to be able to apply for this position.

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.