Deputy Director-General: Fisheries Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 8 in Natural Sciences / Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Management / Fisheries Sciences / Public Administration/ Public Management/ Law or relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience at a senior managerial level or relevant field related to the fisheries management Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (Pre-entry Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act.

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic and policy leadership with regards to the development of the aquaculture industry, to enhance economic opportunities and growth, and sustainable management of inland fisheries. Guide and promote ongoing research into fisheries-related resources and ecosystems, to enable resource protection, management and development.
• Facilitate research with relevant research institutions with regards to sustainable aquaculture and production, to improve productivity and sustainable resource utilisation. Ensure that regular stock assessments, surveys, data collection and other forms of primary research are undertaken, to underpin policy development and review on an annual basis.
• Lead in the establishment of a research capability suitable to address all aspects of the fisheries management value chain (from environmental biodiversity and ecosystem issues to biological information, to approaches regarding socioeconomic and environmental considerations (e.g. methods for extraction). Ensure strategic and operational management of South Africa’s marine living resources, through sound allocation, permitting, and management of resources. Ensure monitoring, control and surveillance of living marine resources.
• Coordinate the Department’s participation in national, regional and international structures for the purpose of promoting and managing inland fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable marine resources management, and ensuring sector transformation.