Over 90 Years Experience in Fishing

About Us
 
The Oceana Group was incorporated in 1918 and is listed on the JSE. The Group is involved in the fishing and allied services sector and engages in the catching, processing and procurement of marine species including pilchards, sardine, anchovy, redeye herring, lobster, horse mackerel, squid, tuna, hake and other deep-sea species. Products are sold through international and local marketing channels. In addition, Oceana provides extensive cold storage and fruit handling facilities. Oceana operates through various divisions and subsidiary stakeholders and companies.

Mission Statement


To be the leading fishing and commercial cold storage company in Africa offering: A diversified range of fish products; Strong brands; Global sources of supply; Transformation, environmental and corporate social responsibility credentials resulting in superior returns to all stakeholders.  

	Economic sustainability To position the company for long term growth and viability with emphasis on: Securing access rights to resources and sources of supply; Increasing market diversification and market share; Product quality and innovation; Low-cost production and improved efficiencies; Skilled and motivated staff complement, complying with employment equity, empowerment and transformation objectives.
	Environmental sustainability To utilise resources on a sustainable and responsible basis and minimise negative impacts on the environment with emphasis on: Participation in sustainable fishing sectors and support for research information and management of marine resources; Strict adherence to terms of access rights, fishing permits and operating procedures by fleets; Efficient and minimal usage of renewable and non-renewable resources; Minimisation of emissions and waste; Measurement of environmental impacts against targets and benchmarks.
	Social sustainability To maintain and develop positive relationships with major stakeholders, and promote social upliftment, including: Initiating and supporting corporate social investment (CSI) programmes; Skills transfer and development, training and support for small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs); HIV/AIDS awareness training; Assistance to welfare initiatives.

Areas of Operations

	The Oceana Brands division operates in the following areas: St. Helena Bay; Cape Town; Hout Bay; Mossel Bay; Walvis Bay; Henley, UK.
	The Lobster, Squid & French Fries division operates in the following areas: Lamberts Bay; St. Helena Bay; Hout Bay; Humansdorp; Port Elizabeth.
	Blue Continent Products specialises in the fishing, processing, marketing, distribution and trading of local and foreign caught marine products.
	Subsidiaries in this division own and operate seven commercial cold stores in South Africa and Namibia - all offering top of the range facilities.

Join the Oceana Team

The following GRADUATE opportunities are available from January 2012 within the Oceana Group:

Industrial Engineering
Lamberts Bay
Requirements: 3-4 year relevant degree; B Eng (Industrial), B.Sc (Industrial), B-Tech or NDip (Industrial), with Industrial Engineering as a major.

Finance
Cape Town
Requirements: 3-4 year relevant degree; BCom (Accounting), B-Tech or NDip (Accounting with Accounting III)

Human Resources
Cape Town
Requirements: 3-4 year relevant degree; BA (Industrial Psychology), B-Tech or NDip (Human Resource Management).

Marketing
Cape Town
Requirements: 3-4 year relevant degree; BCom (Marketing Management), BTech or NDip (Marketing Management)

In addition, to join this established and successful Group and start our career in any of the above positions, the following criteria will apply: • A complete and relevant qualification completed in 2009, 2010 or be completing your qualification in 2011; according to the position you wish to apply for • South African born citizen • Maximum 2 years’ relevant and permanent working experience (not essential) • Driver’s license and preferably own transport • Detail orientation and organisational skills • Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel • Good communication skills.

Closing date: August 2011

For more information please visit our website.

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