- Company: HRLeverage Africa Consulting Limited
- Location: Okpe LGA, Warri, Delta
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: N500,000 – N600,000 Gross
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About the role
HRLeverage Africa Consulting Limited is recruiting a qualified and experienced Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor for a privately owned indigenous Maritime Training Institute. The institute is committed to providing quality maritime education and professional training for the Maritime and Oil & Gas industries. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Okpe LGA, Warri, Delta State.
Responsibilities
- Deliver theoretical and practical training in Navigation and Seamanship.
- Conduct training in marine navigation, chartwork, passage planning, and bridge watchkeeping.
- Provide practical instruction in seamanship, anchoring, mooring, berthing, and deck operations.
- Conduct ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, and bridge simulator-based training where applicable.
- Prepare lesson plans, course materials, practical exercises, and assessments.
- Maintain accurate training records and assessment reports.
- Assess trainees’ knowledge, skills, and competence in accordance with approved training standards.
- Ensure training activities comply with STCW requirements, NIMASA regulations, and quality management procedures.
- Promote safety, professionalism, and discipline among trainees.
Requirements
- Minimum of Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC) or an equivalent recognised maritime qualification.
- 3–5 years’ relevant sea-going experience as a Deck Officer.
- Valid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate.
- Valid Train the Trainer (TTT) / Training, Teaching and Assessment (TTA) certificate or equivalent recognised instructional qualification.
- Valid medical fitness certificate in accordance with applicable STCW requirements.
- Demonstrable experience in navigation, bridge watchkeeping, and seamanship operations.
- Previous experience as a maritime instructor or trainer is highly desirable.
- Experience with ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, or bridge simulators will be an advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment.hrleverageafrica@gmail.com using “DECK OFFICER/ NAVIGATION & SEAMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR” as the subject of the email.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Updated CV/Resume.
- Copies of relevant Certificates of Competency.
- Valid medical certificate.
- Train the Trainer / TTA certificate.
- Evidence of relevant seagoing and training experience.
- STCW certificates.
Apply by email: recruitment.hrleverageafrica@gmail.com
