The STCW ​(​Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) ​is essential and compulsory for those working offshore or on board any yacht in the industry.

Price: R8750

Duration: 11 days

This course is absolutely essential for all crew (Deckhands, Engineers, Steward/esses and Chefs). Superyacht guests are regularly ferried/tendered between the yachts and the shore. It is imperative that the crew hold this license for all tender driving duties required. We strive to keep the highest standard on this one.

Price: R4197.50

Duration: 2 days

This Personal Watercraft Course licenses you to operate jet-skis globally. It also forms part of the steppingstone license towards your PW Instructor license. We are often tasked as deck crew, to entertain the yacht owners and their kids/guests on the PW’s/jet-skis. A vital license to hold for your duties on board, as well as employment.

Price: R2587.50

Duration: 1 day

It is difficult to find a qualification more superyacht specific than the PW Instructors course. Here, crew will deliver a swift shortened course of basic instruction to guests on board, licensing them to legally operate jet-skis in the Mediterranean, USA, Bahamas, Carribean, etc.

Price: R8550

Duration: 3 days

Our signature and extremely valuable training programme, includes all of the information on entering the industry. The list of what we cover in 3 days is extensive, however view our additional information below to see a few key topics.

Price: R5175

Duration: 3 days

As part of your career progression programme, Super Yachting South Africa is excited to announce we have brought our very own in-house RYA Yachtmaster Theory course! As this course will cater to our former students who have already completed a season or more on the yachts, we are happy to offer the most competitive pricing in Cape Town for this.

Price: R7200

Duration: 6 days

This continues to build on the skills acquired from the Tender Operator’s Course, but now taking traditional navigation and combining it with new electronic navigation skills. Boat handling skills are taken to the highest possible levels and crew are taken through their paces with challenging alongside scenarios and long distance “no room for error’ passages along our formidable coast.

Price: R5635

Duration: 2 days

5 Day Introductory Steward/ess Training Course

This course deals with the breakdown of Steward/ess duties and acquiring the skills needed to be a Super Yacht Steward/ess – such as: detail cleaning, table settings, how to find a job, CV writing, visas, stain treatment, expert laundry skills, handling exquisite fabrics on board, Silver Service and other fine dining service, wine and mixology knowledge and service, basic yachting terminology

This highly interactive course consists of a balance between theory and practical, to give the students maximum exposure and experience

This is essential for any crew member on board (it is Maritime law)

Course duration: 11 days (always from a 
Thursday to the next Sunday)

This course runs from 08:00 to 17:00 every 
day

Price: R 8 750

Accommodation not included

Please contact us for availability and dates

This course is a total separate course 
than the SYSA GUEST Steward/ess course and cannot be taken on the same dates as the Stew course

The STCW course DOES NOT give information regarding visas, CV writing, how to find a job, Offshore Bank accounts, job interviews, crew agents, where to go, work skills of a Steward/ess, etc. – that is all covered during the SYSA GUEST Steward/ess course only

Note about the STCW PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties) 
STCW – Manila Amendments- (This is above and beyond the compulsory STCW Basic 4 Module training). As of 01/01/2014 new provisions of the Manila Amendments to STCW concerning Security Training are now in effect. Everyone who works on an ISPS compliant yacht must now hold the following certificate: Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) (all crew must hold this by Jan 2015)

This qualification is already mandatory on all UK/MLC flagged commercial vessels (about 80% of all super yachts), and very soon all yacht Steward/esses and Chefs will need to hold the MCA approved Food Health and Safety qualification. We do not advise that you try to join the industry without this qualification.

Course price: R 2 915 (this includes your exam and certificate fee in the UK)

Duration: 2 days

For course dates, please contact isobel@sysa.co.za

This is a very basic medical check-up to prove you are fit to work as a yacht crew member

This is mandatory for any crew member working on board

You have to book and pay this directly with Dr Rosendorff, the only MCA ENG 1 approved Doctor in Cape Town

You cannot do this at any doctor, it must be a doctor who is approved by the MCA to provide this certificate

To make this appointment, please call Dr Rosendorff – Tel: +27 21 424 2003

For those of you wanting to do the ENG 1 Medical in Durban, there is another MCA approved doctor in Durban – please contact us for more information