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Crewing Manager
Jifmar Group
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 months ago
Crew PlanningRecruitmentBudget ManagementMaritime RegulationsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication
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About the Role
Jifmar Group seeks a Crewing Manager to oversee crew planning, recruitment, training, and budget management for maritime operations. The role requires proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities.
Key Skills for This Role
Crew PlanningRecruitmentBudget ManagementMaritime RegulationsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication
Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimise crew schedules in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements
- Ensure the right competencies are assigned to the right vessel at the right time
- Manage absences, special leave requests and arrange necessary replacements
- Coordinate crew rotations and ensure continuity of operations
- Monitor working hours, rest periods and provide out of hours support when required
- Anticipate hiring needs and lead recruitment of seagoing personnel
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through schools, agencies and partnerships
- Supervise variable payroll elements and ensure administrative compliance
- Manage relationships with manning agencies and optimise associated costs
- Prepare and monitor the crewing budget with a focus on cost efficiency
- Identify training needs and ensure validity of certifications and crew documentation
- Maintain the competency matrix and support crew development initiatives
Requirements
- Proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law
- Experience in budget management and cost optimisation
- Fluent English and good command of Microsoft Office
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership, with integrity, discretion and a solution oriented mindset
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Who are we?
- Founded in 2005, Jifmar Group has established itself as a leader in maritime services.
- Operating across three continents with more than 850 employees, we deliver turnkey solutions in renewable marine energy, oil & gas, defense, and subsea inspection.
Missions
- Oversee and optimise crew schedules in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the right competencies are assigned to the right vessel at the right time.
- Manage absences, special leave requests and arrange necessary replacements.
- Coordinate crew rotations and ensure continuity of operations.
- Monitor working hours, rest periods and provide out of hours support when required.
- Anticipate hiring needs and lead recruitment of seagoing personnel.
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through schools, agencies and partnerships.
- Supervise variable payroll elements and ensure administrative compliance.
- Manage relationships with manning agencies and optimise associated costs.
- Prepare and monitor the crewing budget with a focus on cost efficiency.
- Identify training needs and ensure validity of certifications and crew documentation.
- Maintain the competency matrix and support crew development initiatives.
Profile
- Proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law.
- Experience in budget management and cost optimisation.
- Fluent English and good command of Microsoft Office.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership, with integrity, discretion and a solution oriented mindset.
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