---
title: Careers - Deck Department – Supervisor Structures
description: Southern Wind Shipyard has a job opportunity for a Deck Department – Supervisor Structures . Learn more and apply today.
image: https://pages.sws-yachts.com/hubfs/Deck%20Crane_ALL.00_38_47_19.Still001.jpg
---
[](https://www.sws-yachts.com)
## Open Position:
## Deck Department | Supervisor Structures
## 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](mailto: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.
[Philosophy](https://www.sws-yachts.com/philosophy/)
[Yachts](https://www.sws-yachts.com/yachts/)
[Brokerage](https://www.sws-yachts.com/brokerage/)
[Charter](https://www.sws-yachts.com/charter/)
[SWS News](https://www.sws-yachts.com/sws-news/)
[SW Log](https://www.sws-yachts.com/sws-news/)
[](https://www.sws-yachts.com)
[Contact Us](https://www.sws-yachts.com/contact-us/)
[Sitemap](https://www.sws-yachts.com/sitemap/)
**FOLLOW SWS**
