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Shipping & warehouse manager, ship vessel operations manager (ships agency) - apply, senior housekeeping supervisor, ship vessel operations manager (ships agency), shipping controller / imports & exports clerk - dbn (clothing industry) - apply, shipping officer, import buyer and brand assistant, imports and exports controller, store admin supervisor, assistant warehouse operations manager, junior sourcer sheet street, fth cargo coordinator, assistant forwarding controller, export trader, warehouse manager, head of operations, supply chain project manager mr price logistics.

There are currently 71 On Cruise Ships jobs in Durban in our Jobsora database. The highest number of vacancies published by: Mr Price , Takealot , Mass Staffing Projects .

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Cruise Line Job Opportunities for South Africans

Working on a luxurious cruise ship means that you can do it from anywhere in the world, even in South Africa, where top recruiters and concessionaires on constantly on the lookout for hard working, dedicated South African cruise ship workers.

Well, then cruise ship life might just be for you!

No matter where in South Africa you live, you can easily apply for a cruise ship job. The main ports where you will depart from are Durban and Cape Town, with some of the largest cruise liners in the world berthing here. East London, Port Elizabeth and Richard's Bay along the east coast of South Africa also provide ports of call for cruise liners.

Durban Harbor has a well equipped cruise ship terminal for passengers, namely the N-Berth on the T-jetty. This is busiest during the summer months between November and May each year, with one cruise ship based there as a "resident." There can be as many as 3 cruise ships in the port at any one time.

Cruise Companies Departing from South Africa

MSC Starlight is one of the main cruise lines in South Africa, based in Johannesburg with itineraries throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. Their fleet includes the MSC Sinfonia and the MSC Melody boasting a crew of around 700 and 530 respectively. You can easily be part of this crew and sail off into the sunset.

Oceania Cruises ship the Nautica departs from Cape Town on various month-long journeys along the African coast, eventually reaching destinations in Singapore and Hong Kong.

The Seaborne Quest departs for various length cruises leaving Cape Town, heading East where stops include Singapore, the Maldives, and Mumbai, India.

Silversea offers two smaller cruise ships, the Silver Wind and Silver Whisper, both offering local cruises to Richard's Bay and international cruises to Spain and Mauritius.

Princess Cruises operates the Ocean Princess out of Cape Town traveling to London and Paris.

Holland America 's Amsterdam cruise liner offers a 24 day grand world voyage departing from Cape Town, visiting The U.S.A and Caribbean Islands.

Cruise Ships Visiting South Africa

South Africa is a popular cruise ship destination amongst the small and large liners. Some of the main lines visiting the South African harbors, in addition to the ones above, include:

• SeaDream Yacht Club - SeaDream 1
• Holland America - HAL Prinsendam
• Hapag-Lloyd Cruises - MS Hanseatic
• Cunard - Queen Mary 2
• Seaborne - Seaborne Spirit

Aside from the large, luxury liners, many smaller cruise ships operate out of South Africa with harbor and coastal cruises all along the east and west coasts of the country. What an amazing way to explore the beauty of Southern Africa!

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Ships Agency Operations Manager

• Sign-on and off of crew members
• Organising ship repairs and spares
• Handling of all container containers
• Must come from a Ships Agency background

Shipping Controller (dbn)

Seeking a strong all-rounder for my commercial client. Experience in sea and air, with a particular expert knowledge of cross-border and customs. You will be responsible for the import and export process from A - Z; framing entries; managing cross-border shipments and import re

Operator - Ships Agency Market Related

Rennies Ships Agency is looking for Operator – Ships Agency to join our dynamic team in Durban. Basic Basic knowledge of the port, shipping industry, and vessel operations in bulk exports, imports Monitoring

Export Coordinator Durban

essential. Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or Shipping and Logistic, a strong preference. Microsoft Office sailing schedule. Manage and monitor bookings with shipping (include monitoring daily stack dates). Process to shipping line prior to container collection. Receive all required shipping documents: Shipping instruction list and fumigation certificate. Process shipping line's shipping instruction. Prepare required trade documents collection. Process cargo dues. Process acquittals to shipping line. Tracking (as back up to Clerks): 1st leg

Export Customer Services Agent (contract)

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or Shipping and Logistic, a strong preference.
• Microsoft schedule.
• Manage and monitor bookings with shipping (include monitoring daily stack dates).
• Process releases to shipping line prior to container collection.
• Receive all required shipping documents: documents: Shipping instruction / Bill of entry prior to packing / Commercial invoice / packing list and fumigation fumigation certificate.
• Process shipping lines shipping instruction.

Stock Controller Durban

advantageous Experience in liquid bulk storage/sites and shipping operations advantageous Customs clearing experience Capturing and posting of transfers Produce monthly shipping statistics Compile vessel summary report and investigate variances between ship /shore and provisional dips Ensure that site gauging and shipping quantities agree the Bill of Lading. Ensure the accuracy of all shipping documents by strict adherence to operating procedures Analysing of shipping schedule for co-mingling of bonded products between customers. Ensure all ship movements

Stock Controller I Available Immediately

Stock co-ordiantor (shift) i available immediately.

required Experience in liquid bulk storage/sites and shipping operations advantageous 3 years' customs clearing to the correct bond pages • Create Bond Pages for Ship inbounds and for tank transfers • Assist with month Capturing and posting transfers • Produce monthly shipping statistics • Compile vessel summary report and investigate abnormal loses/gains/variances between ship /shore and provisional dips • Review P201 checklist done Ensure all ship movements are confirmed accurately within 24 hours of final ship dip and explain

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Charting your Course to Success

Allow Portside Consulting to help you start or advance your career at Sea.

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At Portside Consulting, we understand that securing a role at sea can be a daunting task, but with our expertise and guidance, we can help chart your course to success in the cruise industry. We have a wealth of knowledge and experience working with cruise lines, which enables us to provide comprehensive services to candidates seeking employment at sea.

We can assist you in identifying suitable job opportunities that match your skills, experience, and interests. Our network of contacts allows us to connect you with the right people and increase your chances of securing employment in the cruise industry. Our team of experts can also help you prepare your resume, cover letter, and provide guidance on how to present yourself effectively during interviews. Once you have successfully completed your interview, Portside Consulting will continue to guide you with obtaining all the documentation required to work onboard.

You will have a designated consultant assisting you along the way.

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At Portside, we take data protection very seriously, and we are committed to complying with the Data Protection Act (POPI) in South Africa. This act is designed to protect individuals’ personal information by regulating how it is collected, processed, stored, and used.

We only collect and process data for specific and lawful purposes.

When we collect personal information, we do so for a specific purpose that is clearly stated to the individual. We only process that data for that purpose, and we do not use it for any other purpose without the individual’s consent.

We ensure that personal information is accurate and up-to-date.

We take steps to ensure that the personal information we collect and process is accurate and up-to-date. If an individual’s personal information changes, we will update our records accordingly.

We keep personal information secure.

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to keep personal information secure. This includes using encryption and access controls to prevent unauthoriz ed access or disclosure.

We limit the retention of personal information.

We only keep personal information for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Once that purpose has been fulfilled, we securely delete or destroy the information.

We respect individuals’ rights.

Individuals have certain rights under the Data Protection Act, including the right to access their personal information, to have it corrected or deleted, and to object to its processing. We respect these rights and have processes in place to ensure that individuals can exercise them.

We train our employees.

All of our employees are trained on the Data Protection Act and the importance of protecting personal information. They understand their responsibilities and are committed to complying with the act.

By following these steps, we believe that we are fully compliant with the Data Protection Act in South Africa. We take our obligations seriously and are committed to protecting personal information and respecting individuals’ rights. If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle personal information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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We would like to emphasize an important point regarding the recruitment process at Portside Consulting. We want to assure you that we strictly adhere to ethical business practices, and as such, we want to make it clear that no agency fees will be charged at any stage of the recruitment process.

At Portside Consulting, we believe in maintaining transparency and fostering a positive relationship with our applicants. Therefore, we want to emphasize the following:

Ethical Standards

We pride ourselves on upholding the highest ethical standards in the industry. Our primary goal is to facilitate a fair and merit-based recruitment process that benefits both candidates and our esteemed cruise line partners.

No Agency Fees

We want to assure you that we will never charge any fees for our recruitment services. Our commitment is to connect qualified candidates with exciting opportunities onboard cruise ships, without any financial obligations on your part.

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We are dedicated to providing a seamless and professional experience for all applicants, and your trust is of utmost importance to us. Should you encounter any concerns or receive any solicitations that contradict our policy, please inform us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

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15 Incredible Cruise Ship Jobs (Get Paid To Travel!)

Posted: October 16, 2023 | Last updated: October 16, 2023

Traveling the world while getting paid to do it might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality if you take a job on a cruise ship.

Of course, this type of work isn’t for everyone — the hours can be long, and it may mean a lot of time away from home. But there are plenty of benefits as well.

If working for a cruise line sounds ideal, there are plenty of career opportunities on board. Here are 15 jobs that can help  boost your bank account  as you travel the world.

Editor's note:  All salary figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Activities coordinator

Even short cruises are packed with activities for travelers to engage in. Among other things, you'll find games, happy hours and live music.

An activities coordinator is similar to an event planner. In this role, you oversee things like recreation on board and coordinating shore excursion activities. The BLS does not offer wage information for this position.

If you want to start traveling more — and get paid to do it — this can be a good role to consider.

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It’s no secret that people on cruises like to drink. Many cruise lines offer a food and alcohol package as part of the booking process.

The amount of money you can make working as a bartender on a cruise ship varies greatly, depending on whether guests are expected to tip. But the average salary for bartenders is $29,380 annually.

Casino dealer

Working as a dealer at a cruise casino can be an exciting gig. These workers may oversee poker, blackjack, roulette, and more games.

Gambling service workers make $31,290 a year. However, as with tending bar, the actual wages for casino workers on a cruise can vary.

Many cruise ships have cafeterias and restaurants for when guests are in the mood for fine dining.

Cruise ship chefs may be involved in cooking and planning menus for guests and staff. Chefs or head cooks make $56,520 on average annually.

Deckhands help maintain the cruise ship. They may be involved in keeping these massive ships running, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, loading cargo, and getting passengers safely on board.

The experience required to work as a deckhand can vary greatly depending on the job description. The BLS does not offer salary information for this position.

Entertainer

Cruise lines hire all sorts of entertainers, from dancers to cover bands and magicians.

Working on a cruise ship can be a great way to hone and improve your craft or even take it in a different direction. The average wage for entertainers and performers is $29.67 an hour, which equates to about $61,713 annually.

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Entertainment director

Cruise ships also need people to manage their entertainers, particularly if the ship has a lot of shows and performances scheduled.

Entertainment directors may be involved in scheduling staff, planning performances, and doing administrative work. The average salary for entertainment/recreation managers is $67,220 annually.

Fitness instructor

Many cruise ships also offer various fitness classes, including yoga, Zumba, spin, and more.

For qualified instructors, this can be a great way to stay healthy, make money, and travel the world all at the same time. The average fitness instructor makes $45,380 annually.

Hair/makeup artist

On cruise ships, hair and makeup artists may work in spas, providing services to guests looking to get pampered while on board, and may be needed to work with the ship’s performers.

The BLS groups barbers, hairstyles, and cosmetologists together and states an average of $33,400 annual salary for these workers.

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Hotel director

Since a cruise ship is essentially a floating hotel, many employees with experience working in hospitality are needed.

Hotel directors ensure that guests are comfortable and enjoy their experience. They may also be involved in planning and coordinating cruise activities.

The average salary for lodging managers is $61,910 annually.

Some cruise ships also hire nurses to provide care to passengers and cruise staff.

The amount of money nurses make on average usually depends on the type of nurse. Registered nurses (RNs) make $81,220 annually. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) make $54,620 a year.

Massage therapist

Many cruise passengers opt to take advantage of spa services. Massage therapists may work in a spa or travel to guests’ rooms with their equipment to provide massages.

Licensed massage therapists make just under $49,860 annually on average.

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Cruise ships also frequently employ security staff to ensure the safety of guests and crew members. These workers may patrol the ship regularly and respond to any issues that come up.

The average salary for security guards is $33,030 annually.

Eating often and well is a big draw for many cruise passengers. Ships often have several restaurants on board and employ experienced servers to staff them.

Pay for these workers can vary, depending on the cruise line’s tipping policy. The average salary for a server in the U.S. is $29,120 annually.

Sales associate

Part of the beauty of the typical cruise ship is that it’s kind of like a floating mall, filled with gift shops and retail stores galore. Ships often need many sales associates to staff these stores.

Again, depending on the cruise line and the job, the pay for these gigs may vary. However, BLS data puts the average salary for a retail sales worker at $30,750 annually.

That’s not huge money, but perhaps it's enough for students to get ahead financially during breaks between school years.

Bottom line

Working as a cruise crew member is certainly not for everyone — lodging for staff can be cramped, days can be long, and you might be away from home for weeks at a time.

But for those looking to tap into a new source of income as they travel, it just may be a win-win situation.

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