Yacht Acceptance Agent

We are excited to be recruiting a Yacht Acceptance Agent to join our globally-based Yachts team!

At Travelopia Yachts, we enrich lives through delivering inspiring experiences on the water. Our vision is to build the worlds premier yacht charter and sales company.

Sunsail and The Moorings are 2 incredible brands offering customers unique holiday experiences out on the water. The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams, were united by the same mission: to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.

The Yacht Acceptance Agent is responsible for the inspection and acceptance of all yachts presented by the contracted factory at the time of handover through the process to final signoff to Travelopia Marine.

What you will be doing:

• Handover Inspection - inspect all presented yachts for defects including all systematic and functional aspects.
• Checking all paperwork, accuracy of confirmaiton and listing of defects found
• Final Sign off of yachts, including confirming dock space, checking exception report, checking skippers pack
• Set yacht up for departure, lines and fenders
• Digitally record sea trial results and highlight any safety issue to management
• Logistics related to yachts including assisting in preparation of yachts when necessary for departure after Signoff
• Check on stored yachts and highlight concerns
• Communicate with R&C on various groups to keep process flowing.

What we are looking for:

• 5 + years professional experience working on and/or with yachts.
• RYA Yacht master Offshore or equivalent
• SA Operators license
• Valid driver license
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to lift up to 30 kgs; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to type reports and communicate with R&C commissioning.
• Be available for inspections and daily plan set out.

Join us and in return you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary
• 21 days annual holiday plus SA public holidays

Our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion

We believe people are happier and perform best when they are able to be their true self, and that diverse teams deliver better results. Together we will cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where everyone can flourish.

We are committed to inspiring change through increasing awareness of, and counteracting, unconscious bias; building an inclusive culture, and embracing diversity in all its dimensions.