About the Role
HRLeverage Africa is recruiting a qualified and experienced Deck Officer / Navigation & Seamanship Instructor on behalf of our client, a privately owned indigenous Maritime Training Institute. Dedicated to excellence in maritime education and human capital development, our client provides top-tier professional training for the Maritime and Oil & Gas sectors. We are seeking a passionate maritime professional to deliver world-class instruction and mentor the next generation of seafarers in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver comprehensive theoretical and practical training in Navigation and Seamanship.
- Conduct professional training in marine navigation, chartwork, passage planning, and bridge watchkeeping.
- Provide expert practical instruction in seamanship, anchoring, mooring, berthing, and deck operations.
- Train candidates thoroughly in COLREGs, collision avoidance, and safe navigation best practices.
- Facilitate ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, and bridge simulator-based training sessions where applicable.
- Prepare detailed lesson plans, course materials, practical exercises, and robust assessments.
- Evaluate trainees’ knowledge, skills, and competence in alignment with approved training standards.
- Maintain accurate training records, attendance, and detailed assessment reports.
- Ensure all training activities strictly comply with STCW requirements, NIMASA regulations, and quality management procedures.
- Support course reviews, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives within the institute.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, professionalism, and discipline among all trainees.
- Minimum of Officer of the Watch (OOW) Deck Certificate of Competency (CoC) or an equivalent recognised maritime qualification.
- Valid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate and valid medical fitness certificate.
- Valid Train the Trainer (TTT) or Training, Teaching and Assessment (TTA) certificate.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant sea-going experience as a Deck Officer with demonstrable expertise in bridge operations.
- Previous experience as a maritime instructor or trainer is highly advantageous.
- Possession of advanced certifications such as ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, GMDSS, and Bridge Resource Management (BRM) is a strong plus.
- Master Mariner (Class 1) holders with substantial experience may be considered for senior instructional roles.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in maritime education.
- Working environment equipped with modern training facilities and supportive management.