Vacancy title:
Coxswaine/Marine Mechanic
Jobs at:
Silondwa Safaris LimitedDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 18 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Purpose
To inspect a wide variety of boats, identify any defects/faults that they may have, and repair those faults and drive/accompany groups of visitors to tourist attractions, whether on day trips or longer visits, as well as give them information and insights that help them make the most of the experience.
Main Duties
a) Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains boats and makes mechanical adjustments to these vessels, lubricating, repairing, or replacing parts whenever required
b) Tests and repair boat engines, and work on hulls, propellers, masts, sails, and navigational equipment.
c) Undertakes research and planning tours, prepares and gives presentations to visitors
d) Shows groups of visitors round attractions such as historic monuments, cultural centres and beauty spots offering sightseeing advice
e) Provides visitors with background information to help them make the most of their visit.
f) Conducts walking tours, or support tourists on longer visits that involve overnight stays, perhaps to rural or remote locations.
g) Transports and accompanies tourists translating and interpreting language skills as well as play an active part in the Emergency Response.
h) Organises and looks for improvement in all matters relating to safety of the guests, crew and vessels.
Education and Work Experience
• Grade 12
• Certificate in Tourism/Hospitality Industry
• Craft Certificate in Marine Mechanics or it’s equivalent
• 2 years prior proven experience in touris industry
• Key skills
• Candidate should be fit and healthy with lots of energy and confidence, be able to work effectively without supervision, possess a calm ‘customer focused’ manner, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Professional Certificate
Job application procedure
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• Applications accompanied with CVs, copies of certificates and verifiable references should be addressed not later than 18th March 2025 to:
• The Human Resource Manager
• Silondwa Safaris Limited
• P.O. Box 72463
• SAMFYA
• Email : silondwaltd1@yahoo.com or ilungalukavu@gmail.com / chifwemwale2@gmail.com
• NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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