Carapau Fishing (Pty) Limited (“Carapau Fishing”) is a well-established wholly Namibian owned fishing company operating as freezer horse mackerel fishing company since its inception in 2015 horse mackerel per year on the MFV, Carapau. The vessel provides employment to more than 140 highly skilled employees who ensure that Carapau sells its unique value added product to well established markets in various international countries under its own brand. In the Fleet Department we have sixty-five roles in five (5) Sections, namely Upper Deck, Engineering, Factories, Hospitality and Medical services on vessels. The Officer’s roles are set up as the senior specialists with 15+ years in the industry. The complexity of the Carapau Fleet is in the type of vessel, the origin of the vessel and the digital and other technology used on the vessels. The unique skills required are due to the size of the vessel as determined by international maritime law and the specialist factory or engineering equipment and machinery that must be managed and maintained as per the regulations of the original manufacturing agreements, demanding a certain level of qualifications and/or experience.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Windhoek
- Category: Maritime
- Closing Date: 2026-05-22
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and maintaining specialist factory or engineering equipment and machinery as per the regulations of the original manufacturing agreements.
Requirements
- Suitably qualified and experienced Namibian citizens
- Experience onboard vessels in the required career path
- Meet the qualifications and experience requirements
- Work profile includes clear descriptions of all your work experience in different fleet roles
- Officer’s roles require 15+ years in the industry
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and experienced Namibian citizens are encouraged to apply. Your experience onboard vessels in the required career path will be considered for the specialist roles. Should you meet the qualifications and experience requirements, kindly submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, or Resume with certified documents on the NIEIS at nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na
PLEASE NOTE ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. SHOULD YOU NOT BE CONTACTED WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER CLOSING DATE, KINDLY CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
PLEASE NOTE ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. SHOULD YOU NOT BE CONTACTED WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER CLOSING DATE, KINDLY CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
About the Company
CARAPAU Fishing (Pty) Limited is an established Namibian company primarily engaged in the pelagic fishing sector, based in the key port of Walvis Bay. Specializing in the sustainable harvesting and processing of species like horse mackerel, a vital resource in Namibia's marine ecosystem, the company holds a significant position within the local fishing industry. It contributes actively to both employment opportunities and economic development for coastal communities across Namibia. Adhering strictly to national fishing regulations, CARAPAU Fishing manages its operations with a commitment to responsible practices, ensuring the long-term viability of marine stocks in Namibian waters.
Harvesting Namibia's pelagic resources from Walvis Bay.
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