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Cruise Ships - Photography Course
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The first of its kind in South Africa - OVC in conjunction with the Image Group offer you a 3 week photography course aimed at meeting the criteria of employment as a photographer on an international cruise liner. On completion/qualifying you are guaranteed a position, get a free flight to your destination and earn a minimum wage of $700 plus commission per month!! This wage is only as a new hire, as you move up this will increase. Work onboard some of the worlds most celebrated Cruise Liners and travel to many exciting destinations. This is an opportunity of a life time - so if you have a creative eye, enjoy photography and are hard working then this is the perfect opportunity for you
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| Description |
2 or 3 week Photographic Course in Cape Town (Cheap accommodation and transport can be arranged) On completion of your course, qualified photographers will be offered guaranteed employment on a cruise liner with a contract of up to 6 months or more.
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| Eligibility |
You must be (21 - 29*) years old to apply and well groomed. You must have a creative eye and enjoy photography. No visible Tattoo’s or piercings are allowed Medically fit ie. No chronic medication such as Diabetes, Epilepsy, Asthma A good command of the English language. Valid South African passport or EU Passport No criminal record * you must be under 30 when you join the ship |
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| Start/Finish Dates |
| Contracts are 6 months long with renewable contracts based on performance appraisals. |
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| Visa Info |
Crew visas (American C1/D) can only be arranged once a job offer has been made, and a "Letter of Employment" has been issued. Additional Schengen Visas may be required for South Africa passport holders if they join a ship in Europe.
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Cost
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R10 600.00 Photographic Course Fees |
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+- R3000 (Seamens Medical) |
| Visa fees |
+-$150 |
| Airfare (approx) |
Free |
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| Application |
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Apply online. (Click above Online Application Link)
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| More Info |
Most vessels have a number of facilities for crew to enjoy in their off time, such as the crew restaurant, gym, computer centre, spa (during certain hours). You would possibly need to share a cabin. Couples will not be placed together. Do NOT apply if you are not prepared for hard work and long hours!! Each applicant is considered on his/her individual merits. Please note that you will be interviewed for the Cruise Liner Job and will only be allowed to do the photographic course if you pass the interview/psychometric test and the medical. Please note that applicants under 21 will not be accepted and applicants must be under 30 years of age when they join the ship.
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