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Zander Venter

@zander.venter

Deckhand with 2 Years of Customer Service Experience

Cape Town, South Africa
Available Now
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Deckhand+2
Motor

About

I am an upbeat and approachable person with a good sense of humour. I love working in fast-paced team environments and am comfortable with high-profile guests. My experience as a wine ambassador taught me to read expectations and create memorable experiences.

Personal Details

Age126 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

To bring my energy, curiosity, and strong work ethic to a deckhand position, building a stable long-term career on the water.

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy hiking in Cape Town, snorkeling and freediving in beautiful locations, skiing during winter, and photography to capture memories.

Experience

Daywork Deckhand

Current
Oct 2025 - Present
M/Y Lady Zoë

Performed washdowns, polishing and chamois drying of the hull, scrubbed, oiled and preserved teak decks, cleaned and supported basic upkeep of the engine room, conducted safe and efficient refuelling procedures of the yacht.

Wine Sales Ambassador

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025
Capreo

Recognised as one of the top 10 sales ambassadors for a leading German based wine exporter of premium South African wines across multiple estates. Boosted wine sales by delivering engaging product knowledge and assisting with wine tastings.

Social Host / Bartender

May 2024 - Jul 2024
Lay Day Hostel

Built a fun and welcoming atmosphere for guests through activities, games, and events. Prepared and served drinks while maintaining a clean and organised bar area as part of a team.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
RYA VHF Operator
Superyacht Deckhand Course
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

4 references

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