Job description 

POSITION AVAILABLE FROM:
March 2026

Location:
Athlone Industria, Cape Town, South Africa.

Job Description:

Lamination Supervisor

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-organised Lamination Supervisor with solid foundations in lamination techniques and a strong appreciation for the aesthetics of completed work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assign daily tasks in accordance with the weekly resource allocation.
• Ensure allocated tasks are driven toward completion in line with the production schedule.
• Improve production efficiency while maintaining SW standards.
• Continuously seek improvements in quality, waste reduction, production timing, and staff skill levels while keeping the team motivated and fostering a positive team culture.
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and follows best practices.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience in boat building or the composite FRP industry, with knowledge of various techniques used in composite manufacturing to the highest standards.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in a supervisory capacity (e.g., Supervisor or Team Leader).
• Strong understanding of lamination techniques, including wet layups, vacuum bagging, and infusion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent organisational and planning skills are essential.
• Strong leadership and self-motivation to achieve departmental KPIs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and provide instructions based on construction drawings, while identifying potential issues or production bottlenecks.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to promote neatness and accuracy in work carried out by team members.
• Sailing or yachting experience is considered an advantage.

The employer:
Southern Wind Shipyard builds luxury sailing yachts for the global market. The yachts are of contemporary Italian design and built with South African craftsmanship. Each yacht is unique, offering a high level of customization and the option of adapting design elements according to Clients’ personal preferences. The company has been in existence for more than 27 years with a Marketing division based in Italy and manufacturing facility based in Athlone Industria. For more information please visit www.sws-yachts.com

Please submit your details to apply for the above position

To apply please submit your Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages) including three relevant & contactable references, a short motivational letter (maximum 1 page), and current contact details via form or email to recruitment@sws-yachts.com.

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for follow-up interviews. Candidates who have received no response within three weeks of the closing date should kindly assume that their application has not been successful.