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Cruise Ship Jobs in South Africa with Viking Cruises

Waitre d’ Recruitment is the South African Recruitment Agency placing hospitality professionals from South Africa and Zimbabwe into cruise ship jobs with Viking Cruises. We recruit for the Restaurant, Bar, Galley, Housekeeping, Guest services and Management Departments across Viking’s Ocean and Expedition fleet.

Application is completely free — we do not charge candidates at any stage.

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Set Sail on Your Dream Career with South Africa's leading Cruise Ship Recruitment Agency

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In addition to cruise ship recruitment, we often recruit for selected land-based hospitality opportunities in the UAE. This gives candidates more international career options through one trusted recruitment partner

What our candidates say about Waitre d' Recruitment

We have helped thousands of candidates find work opportunities and are changing lives, one at a time.

“I’ve known Carol and Marcus for well over a decade now and they have certainly expanded the Waitre d’ brand. They have become one of the most long standing and successful recruiting agents in South Africa, catering for the international market. From the moment you meet them I can assure you that they will guide you through every step of the recruitment process, and take care of each applicant in the most professional way. Being part of the Viking Cruise Family has certainly been a career highlight."
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Sidwell
Executive Chef, Viking Cruises
“Hello Marcus and Carol, I have been meaning to send this email to thank you…..Every day I wake in awe of this place, I'm blessed honestly, words can never describe how much I appreciate what you have done for me. The place is beautiful, the people here are nice and I get to experience the whole world in one room. I’m excited for when the park officially opens, everything is so exciting. Again thank you so much, I pray that God blesses you abundantly.
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Fortunate
Sales Associate, Warner Bros
"I can't thank the team at Waitre d’ Recruitment enough for everything they have done. From the very beginning, they were, and are still, friendly, professional, and incredibly supportive, making the entire recruitment process smooth and stress-free. They were and are still always available to answer my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks to their dedication and guidance, I started an amazing journey with Viking, and it's been an incredible experience so far. I am truly grateful for the opportunity they have helped me achieve. If you are considering working abroad in hospitality or on cruise ships, I highly recommend Waitre d’ Recruitment. Their team genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. Thank you for helping me take this life-changing step!"
Trevor
Broadcast Manager, Viking Cruises
"From the very beginning, my onboarding experience with the Waitre d' Recruitment team has been nothing short of exceptional. Every step of the process was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care. They truly think of everything, making what can often be a stressful experience feel effortless and exciting. Having worked for several cruise lines throughout my career, I can honestly say this has been the most seamless, well-organized, and supportive recruitment and onboarding experience I have ever had. The level of communication, attention to detail, and commitment to ensuring every new team member feels valued is outstanding. Joining Viking is one of the best career decisions I've ever made, and this incredible first impression has only reinforced that feeling. A sincere thank you to the entire Waitre d' Recruitment team for setting such a high standard of excellence. You are a true credit to Viking, and I couldn't be more excited to begin this journey."
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Juan Liebenberg
Asst. Shorex Manager, Viking Cruises

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