Joshua Fabricius
Deckhand
Cape Town
Summary
Motivated and dependable young professional with a strong foundation in computer science and recent certification in yachting. Seeking an entry-level position as a deckhand aboard private or charter yachts. Known for a strong work ethic, excellent team spirit, and a passion for travel and hands-on service in dynamic environments.
Offering solid foundation in customer service and operations management, eager to learn and contribute to guest-focused environment. Brings understanding of hospitality principles and ability to quickly pick up new systems and processes. Ready to use and develop skills in team management and guest relations in a deckhand role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Guest House Manager
Jacey Stratford
01.2025 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations across multiple guest houses
- Greet and check in/out guests, delivering a professional and warm experience
- Serve as primary contact for guest inquiries and requests
- Conduct regular inspections to uphold cleanliness and maintenance standards
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Intern Game Developer
Dark Fusion
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Contributed to QA testing for Starvara, a massive multiplayer battle royale set in space
- Participated in team brainstorms and gameplay refinement discussions
- Assisted in identifying bugs and improving gameplay stability across builds
- Gained exposure to innovative game mechanics including NFT integration and crypto-based rewards, where future updates will allow players to mint in-game items as tradable NFTs and earn Bitcoin
Education
BCOM - Computer Science
Varsity College
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Graduate - undefined
Curro Sitari
Skills
Deck operations & line handling
Basic vessel maintenance and cleaning
Guest interaction & front-facing hospitality
Safety and emergency procedures
Excellent teamwork and communication
Guest relations
Property management
Quality assurance
Game testing
Customer service
Team collaboration
Problem identification
Hospitality
Certification
STCW (All Core Modules), 01/01/24
Timeline
Guest House Manager
Jacey Stratford
01.2025 - Current
Intern Game Developer
Dark Fusion
06.2024 - 09.2024
BCOM - Computer Science
Varsity College
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Graduate - undefined
Curro Sitari