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We aim to revolutionise the recruitment sector and offer traditional and digitalised recruitment solutions to our clients and crew, offering a personal touch to an ever-growing industry in a seamless, effortless approach to sourcing and placing only the best crew.

Seven Seas Recruitment

Seven Seas Recruitment is a leading yacht recruitment agency, providing crew for luxury yachts worldwide. We have a team of experienced professionals dedicated to finding the perfect crew for every yacht. Whether you are looking for a deck, interior, galley, or engineering role, we can help you find the perfect job. 

Crew placement is what we do best! We believe that our approach and attention to detail set us apart from other agencies. We take the time to get to know each of our applicants to find them the perfect role on the perfect yacht. 

If you are looking for your dream job on a luxury yacht, look no further than Seven Seas Recruitment. To register with us, fill out our online form and upload your CV. Once you have registered, you can search our job board for the latest vacancies. Start your journey today!

Meet The Team

Molly England

As a former Chief Stewardess onboard some extremely prestigious vessels, Molly has built up a fierce and respected repertoire of hands-on skills that she can pay forward to the world of recruitment and beyond. 

Molly has paid her dues to the seafaring life and has decided to plant her roots in the sunny South of France and expand her ever-growing network, offering an effortless, efficient, and personalised touch to modern-day superyacht recruitment processes.

Keegan Weidmann

Keegan has extensive knowledge of the Superyacht industry, having formerly worked as Captain on smaller vessels and Chief Officer on larger motor yachts, both private and charter.

Based out of the South of France, Keegan has fully immersed himself in the yachting industry and understands clientele needs and wants, crew qualification requirements and specifications from Junior Deckhand to Captain and beyond, specialising in all departments.

Savanna Herzberg

Having worked on some of the most luxurious vessels in the industry, Savanna stepped off her last vessel of 55 metres as Chief Stewardess to pursue a career in international superyacht recruitment.

Savanna’s interpersonal skills combined with her offshore experience has enabled her to build a large network of dedicated professionals within the industry. As a seasoned professional, Savanna understands the industry and its professional requirements, providing ‘second-to-none’ recruitment assistance for all superyacht positions.

Richard Graney

Richard has worked on some of the largest vessels in the yachting industry, and he brings his wealth of experience to our Seven Seas Recruitment development team.

Coming from an experienced IT background, Richard worked his way up to an AV/IT role, which gave him a strong foundation for his current web developer position. With Richard’s technical knowledge and experience, he is now helping us build our yacht recruitment platform and combine his previous yachting experience with our company’s needs.

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"A huge thank you to Molly for reaching out to me and ultimately recommending me for my new position. From the initial point of contact and until I received the offer, she was extremely helpful and professional! Thanks Molly – I cannot wait to get started!"

"Keegan was fantastic in helping place me in my new position; a pleasure to deal with throughout the process and always offering clear and concise guidance at each step. I would recommend Keegan’s placement expertise to anybody seeking care-free and professional assistance in finding their next exciting position at sea!"

"After struggling to find the right job on my own, I turned to this superyacht recruitment agency for help. Their in-depth knowledge of the industry and personalized approach to finding the right fit for me was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend their services."

"I was impressed by the level of dedication and professionalism shown by the recruiters at this superyacht recruitment agency. They took the time to understand my needs and went the extra mile to help me source the perfect crew. I'm grateful for their hard work and would definitely use their services again."

"As a yacht owner, I was looking for a reliable and efficient recruitment agency to help me find the best crew for my vessel. The team at Seven Seas Recruitment exceeded my expectations, providing top-notch candidates and making the entire process stress-free. I cannot recommend them enough!"

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Step-by-step process of finding a job as a yachtie

Working aboard superyachts in beautiful destinations is an exciting, rewarding, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The ultimate aim is to land a position aboard a superyacht, but getting started in the field can be scary. It’s a well-known fact that yachting is challenging to get into. It’s highly competitive and the journey to get to that long-term career isn’t always obvious.

So how can you ensure you have the best chance of landing your ideal position on a superyacht? Our walkthrough guide is intended to assist you in understanding the step-by-step process, making it easier for newcomers to break into the field confidently, knowing what’s in store. We’ve broken down the process to make it easier for you. Here is the step-by-step process, from beginning to end, of what to expect in your journey to becoming a yachtie.

Step 1 – Deciding to become a yachtie

You may know someone who already works in the field through a friend or cousin, or you may have seen TV shows like Below Deck and decided that this is the career for you; now you just need to find out where to begin. It’s not surprising that this career checks many people’s boxes, given the opportunity to make excellent money, travel, and work with many like-minded people. 

You need to decide on the below 3 things:

• What season do I want to join? ( A season is when the owners are using their yachts. USA/Caribbean season – November – February. Mediterranean season – April – September)
• What visa do I need to apply for and get it before I want to leave?
• What position do I want to apply for and what courses do I need to take?

Do I have enough money to begin?  You need between R100 000 – R120 000 saved before you start on this journey. This is for courses, ENG1  medical, visas, and flights. The most significant expense is when you get overseas, as it can take up to 3 months to find work.  You must make enough money to live off until you find work. The salaries on the yachts are tax-free, and most of your expenses are covered by the yacht (accommodation/food/medical aid)t, so you stand to make a lot of money, but you need to invest money in yourself first.

Once you decide this is your career, contact Super Yachting South Africa (SYSA). We are leaders in premium superyacht training in Cape Town and have trained thousands of yachties. You can email [email protected] or call us on +27 78 099 2931, and the team will take you through the courses we have available and decide the route you want to take – either a deckhand or stewardess route.

Step 2 – Booking the courses you need to work on superyachts

It might be challenging to understand the various yachting certifications necessary for each function onboard a superyacht. Whatever your goals, every yachtie needs to complete the STCW Basic Safety Training . Our team will also guide you on which courses you need to book. The majority of our students book the classic course package . This package includes the following courses:

• STCW Basic safety training
• SYSA Deckhand training course
• RYA Powerboat Level II
• RYA VHF Radio
• RYA PW/Jet Ski
• RYA Tender operator

Just to be safe and not waste your time, we recommend doing the ENG1 course beforehand if there are health issues or you suspect you might have health issues. The ENG1 is a medical examination set by the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to assess whether individuals are fit to work on a seagoing vessel and perform duties at sea.

Step 3 – Making travel arrangements

*This step applies to all students not based in Cape Town. Next up, it’s time to make plans for your stay in Cape Town, South Africa, to complete your course. You need to secure your accommodation in Cape Town for the duration of the course (and maybe an extended stay to travel and explore the city after), investigate visa options for South Africa if you’re travelling from overseas and book your flights.

Step 4 – Complete the courses with SYSA and get certified

This is one of the most exciting steps, getting to join our courses and get certified. Our training takes place in the marina at the popular V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. It’s the perfect backdrop for learning everything superyacht related. The students on our courses not only learn so much but make lifelong friendships which start at the training. The experience amongst SYSA’s current team of instructors has never been at a higher and more dedicated level. Our team of instructors emanate from global experience and nationalities, with the highest-ranking maritime qualifications.

We never compromise on the equipment, boats, jet skis and motor yachts used for training. SYSA guarantees a commitment to excellence in training, mentorship and the necessary resources to begin your journey into the world of super yachting.

Step 5 – Create your CV

Your marketing brochure is your yacht crew CV. It’s the door to your future and serves as a shop window for potential employers to see what skills you have to offer. It’s vital to have an updated CV on hand. Make sure your CV is tailored to finding yachting jobs, highlighting your yachting qualifications as well as any land-based hospitality jobs that may be relevant and any additional languages or skills that make you a competitive candidate.

We put together a helpful article for creating the best super yachting crew CV here.

Step 6 – Put yourself out there and start getting ready to go overseas to look for work

Networking is the only way you will find work in the beginning when you have no experience. Marketing and selling yourself is the key to success. Once you’ve completed your courses, it’s time to immerse yourself in the industry. Joining yachting groups/platforms on social media and in real life is a great way to start networking before you leave for overseas. You will also need to sign up with all the recruitment agencies before as there is a lot of administrative work involved. When you have no experience in yachting, the only way to find work is to physically go to where the yachts are based, as they want to see how you come across in person.

Every yachting destination has a season, which means when the owners use the yachts. So you need to decide what seasons you want to join and start planning to get over to look for work at least six weeks before the season begins. Being based at the right place at the right time, you’ll be in a prime position to hand present your resume to prospective employers.

Step 7 – Dock Walking

Once you arrive at your yachting destination, you can try dock walking and meeting up with agencies. An excellent approach to finding work is through dock walking. It is customary to practically stroll the docks and marinas, stop by crew agencies, and even go to the bars and cafes frequented by the current crew to get crew jobs. Every dock walk should be seen as an opportunity to network with people in the yachting industry, discover new information about the sector, and establish relationships with people who can help you in the future. Don’t be discouraged if it takes longer than expected to find the perfect job onboard. At this point, you need to network like your life depends on it and frequent the places the local yachties frequent – usually near the docks.

Step 8 – Landing that dream job

Once you land that interview, prepare and make sure you get that job. Once you land the job, you should celebrate. Now that the hard work of job searching is behind you, it’s time to celebrate and enjoy your new adventure in the world of super yachting. 

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in super yachting, take a look at our courses and contact Georgina at [email protected] .

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Yachting (Sailing) in South Africa | Leisure and Employment Hub

Blessed with a long coastline, South Africa is home to numerous beaches and yacht clubs. Yes, there are yacht clubs in South Africa and port cities in SA are rife with yachts. While the international yacht scene is not as prominent in South Africa, there are many local yachting activities you would never want to miss.

Yachting Clubs in South Africa

South Africa is blessed with warm (Indian Ocean) and cold (Atlantic Ocean) oceans, prominently due to the Agulhas Current and Benguela Current respectively. Due to this geographical condition, South African coasts provide unique sailing experiences.

Fun Read : Ocean Current Types and Meaning

Every major port city in South Africa is rife with yacht clubs. They are always happy and enthusiastic about having new friendly faces around. If you are in South Africa looking for some yachting experience, make sure to visit one of the yacht clubs. Most of these yacht clubs will also allow non-members to enjoy their fine-dine services with great views, or limited yachting-related activities. Make sure you contact them beforehand to understand their requirements.

Some of the well-known yacht clubs in South Africa:

• Knysna Yacht Club
• False Bay Yacht Club
• Zululand Yacht Club
• Langebaan Yacht Club
• Point Yacht Club

IMPORTANT: 8 Questions to ask yourself before joining a Yacht Club by TheLadders

Yachting Employment Opportunities in South Africa

Though not as demanding as the international yacht scene, South Africa does need deckhands and stewardesses on their yachts. Of course, don’t expect to work on a superyacht in South Africa. It is rare to have a sight of a superyacht docked in South Africa as they are mainly prominent in the Mediterranean and Caribbean regions.

However, if you meet all the standard requirements , you too can work on a yacht in South Africa.

Jobs at Waterfront Charters

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• Junior Consultant and Reception in the Waterfront
• Seasonal Bartenders/Serving Crew Aboard Southern Cross

Expectations:

• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills. You will be answering calls all day from passengers wishing to make bookings on the boats, so you need to understand them and they need to understand you as many are from other countries and English may not be the first language. Patience and communication skills are a must.
• You will need to provide general advice about our products, and specific advice about the boats we have and the different cruise options available. Our staff must impress potential clients with their knowledge about all the boat trips and charters on offer at Waterfront Charters, and you will be expected to learn all these details.
• Numeracy: the ability to draw up quotes. You are also expected to guide clients through the various options available on the website that meet with their budgets and expectations. An example would be the offering of an option of a dinner ashore after a private charter or a scheduled cruise.
• Making and completing the booking, and emailing the clients with the booking confirmation and explaining the online payment options. Creating customer and supplier invoices if required, as well as general office admin: the job is not done until the paperwork is done.
• Welcoming clients to the booking office and printing out their boarding passes once payment has been made.
• Moving bookings to different days when we have weather cancellations.
• Understanding social media and the website and the need to handle complaints in a diplomatic manner.
• Bring your character! Show us your ability to be true to yourself by being yourself, and providing a welcoming environment in a busy office, ensuring that Waterfront Charter Clients stay Waterfront Charter Clients! Our staff work as a team and you will be part of this vibrant crew.

Requirements:

• Be able to be at work on time and able to work until after the Sunset Cruise which departs at 19h00 in December.
• Office Hours are 08h30 till 20h00, and as a tourist destination, we are open 7 days a week including Christmas and New Year.
• Own Vehicle – you need to be able to get to safety after work.
• At least 2 years work experience dealing with sales and customer service.
• A Good sense of humour, the ability to think on your feet, as well as a bit of patience.
• Computer literacy as we deal with emails, web-based inquiries and WhatsApp.

Description:

• Waterfront Charters are looking for experienced Bartenders to work aboard of our luxury catamarans and Harbour Tour Yachts. You will be working with a wide variety of customers, both local and foreign speakers, so an ability to remain professional under pressure and keep smiling is an absolute must.
• Experience in the tourist industry will be an advantage, but not essential. You will be a member of a professional crew aboard a boat, and part of your duties will be to ensure overall client satisfaction and safety. At all times you will report to the skipper of the vessel.
• Knowledge of drinks – both alcohol-based and non-alcoholic – is important. You will also be required to promote particular sponsored brands on occasion. 
• As you will be working with money, it goes without saying that honesty is a non-negotiable quality. We will require references from previous positions held in this capacity when applicable.
• Seagoing experience is not essential, however, bear in mind that you will be working at sea, so if you are a suffer from chronic seasickness this is not going to be your ideal position! As we do not sail in extreme weather, conditions are normally smooth.
• Bring your character! Show us your ability to be true to yourself by being yourself, Our staff work as a team and you will be part of this vibrant crew. Waterfront Charters aim is for all clients to remain clients, and to repeat great experiences. You must be a positive part of that experience.
• SAMSA Seafarers Medical valid for one year.
• STCW - PST Course
• Work for a family-owned & operated business in an amazing tourism area.
• Fantastic opportunity to learn and upskill.
• Be exposed to a variety of exciting projects, events, and vessels.
• Full-time position.
• SAMSA Skipper under 25 T over 9 m with passenger and sailing endorsement
• SAMSA Skipper Port Operations under 200t
• Please detail the current skippers qualification that you hold
• Please details the your past experience

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Our sound advice and knowledge to get you trained and ready for a job on a super yacht is built on first-hand experience working on Mega Yachts. We can offer you answers to all of your questions about the Super Yacht industry!

What is yachting all about.

Super yachting is an industry where the rich and famous of the world come to play, and do business. As such, you will be required to offer top 5* service, work long hours in the department you choose (more about that in the info talk), and look good doing it!

To get into this industry you will need to get some basic courses done as a minimum, head over to Europe, and start looking for work – all of which is NOT guaranteed to result in a job!

Your reward for all the effort and money put in, is an amazing salary and experiences of a lifetime. SA Yachties is here to give you some sound advice and tell you all about the details of yachting – before you go book expensive courses, only to find out maybe its not for you!

We are offering a really great, in depth look at yachting for each department – Stewardess (waitress/cleaner/housekeeper), Chef (food slave 😉 ), Deckhand (think.. washing 100 cars a day, and you are almost there), engineer (works under the boat, isn’t so pretty, cleans the pipes (yuk!), makes sure the boat moves and gets paid a lot to do it!).

If you’d like to know more about your particular field, please take a look at the preview to our videos.

REQUIREMENTS TO GET IN

It is not easy to get onto Super Yachts and the requirements are a lot more strict and specific than to those on Cruise Ships. Here is a list of non-negotiable requirements as well as added skills that will make getting a Super Yacht Job that much easier…

Must have’s:

English First Language

Swimming ability

Money for courses, plane tickets and accommodation while looking for a job (+ – R100 000!!)

Valid Passport

Added Skills that will be beneficial (Any of these will help you in getting work on a Super Yacht):

EU Passport

Speaking another language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian)

Water sports (Diving, snorkeling, Jet Ski, Water skiing, Surfing, Kite Surfing, etc)

Qualified Chef

Hairdresser

Sailing / skippers license

Yoga/Pilates/Gym instructor

Hospitality experience (5* Hotel/Restaurant)

Electrical/ Marine engineering

Private Security / helicopter training

Butler training

Nurse / medic

Previous boat experience (eg Cruise liners)

Diving / fishing

We have visa offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town and a sister office in Antibes, France called Global Yachties, seaman’s visas, seaman’s books, and crew services.

Please visit www.globalyachties.com . You are also welcome to email [email protected] if you need:

• A sim card (arranged 7 days before you arrive) – 19.99 (100gigs internet & *Free calls)
• CV editing – 20 euros
• Airport transfers – Cost varies
• Antibes orientation (a guided walk around Antibes to get you settled)
• Luggage storage – for those who have packed too much – 1 euro per day
• Offshore bank accounts (this is done when you have found a job)
• And much more!

*T’s & C’s apply

For recruitment please register on www.twwcrew.com (this is our partner recruitment company based in Antibes)

Taelin Jones Director

After working her way up in the yachting industry for the past 6 years, with her refined eye for detail and passion for helping others – Taelin has returned home and taken on a more land-based role; as one of the new directors of South African Yachties.

Justin Hockey Director

 After 7 years in the industry, working onboard various different types of yachts, Justin has decided to step away from his life at sea to settle into the land based role as Director of South African Yachties. His expertise lie in the deck department, with water sports being his forte.

Shalom Salome Banda Johannesburg Branch

Shalom has a BA degree in corporate communication and a background in marketing, administration, customer service and events. She previously worked as a visa consultant for 4 years, specialising in French and Italian applications. She joined the South African Yachties family in 2018 and has been an integral part ever since. Shalom heads the JHB office branch.

Phelokazi Brander Cape Town Branch

Phelo has a national diploma in tourism and 3 years background as a visa processing agent before joining us in 2021, she has since become an integral part of the SA Yachties family. Phelo heads the Cape Town branch office.

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YACHT CREW RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Your yachting career begins here, looking for work, looking for crew, building high-performing teams   , years of expertly matching yacht crew with the right opportunities and assisting clients in building their yacht teams., the leading global yacht crew recruitment agency.

Established in 2002, YPI CREW has been connecting people with their dream careers on board superyachts for over two decades. Our purpose is to allow new generations to discover yachting, whilst also helping seasoned crew to advance their career and develop their talents.

Our recruiters are solution driven; they have a voice, an opinion, and champion their candidates for the right jobs on the best yachts. 

From our home in the yachting capital of Antibes on the French Côte d'Azur, we source and recruit the best yacht crew worldwide. Our recruitment experts connect the best talent, from deckhands to captains, engineers, chefs and interior crew with every yacht we work with.

We build united, high-performing crew able to deliver the ultimate guest experience on board yachts all over the world and, simultaneously, allow the fostering of new life experiences.

YPI CREW are proud to be part of the esteemed  Schulte Group , a global ship owning and management company with over 135 years of expertise in the commercial maritime industry.

YPI CREW TEAM

Meet your yacht recruitment team.

Customized Care, Every Step of the Way

YPI CREW is a bespoke recruitment agency with a team of expert recruiters who hand pick the best suited candidates for each yacht.

Operating Under the Values of Partnership & Trust

Partnership and Trust are the core values that guide us in our relationships with each other, our candidates and our clients.

MLC Registered and Compliant

We are MLC 2006 compliant and to illustrate best practice, YPI CREW is independently audited by Lloyds Register.

What makes YPI CREW stand out?

Our recruiters are our strength; they are the absolute experts in their field. Each recruiter is a specialist in their particular department and has years of experience through which they have built strong networks making them the preeminent authority in the business.

ASSISTING YACHT CREW IN FINDING THEIR IDEAL JOB

We champion our candidates and guide them throughout their yachting career.

FINDING QUALIFIED CREW FOR LUXURY YACHTS

We select and present the best candidates to join your team.

I have had the pleasure of working with the YPI CREW team for nearly 20 years. They have a professional and hands-on approach. Always ready to assist no matter the time of day. An email is always followed up by a call, ensuring the right candidates are presented. YPI CREW are the key player in the industry and without a doubt, my go-to recruitment agency.

Captain Jaco Spangenberg

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