Deputy Director: Operations and Logistics at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma /Degree in Shipping & Logistics/Maritime Studies/Operations & Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification.
• 3 years and above relevant experience of which three (3) of them should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent) The incumbent must have knowledge of Logistics management and business practices. 

DUTIES :

• The candidate will be responsible to provide inputs to NRF/DSI with regards to the logistics required by relevant principal investigators. Obtain all approved research projects to ensure the necessary support is provided before each voyage. Organise and facilitate planning meetings before departure. Receive orders from bases and facilitate approvals in accordance to the available budget.
• Ensure all supplies are procured and packed timeously. Ensure effective and efficient warehouse management including clearing and forwarding of cargo. Ensure that the Department meets the environmental requirements. Manage and co-ordinate the recruitment process of expedition members in collaboration with HCM. Ensure that the expedition members receive the necessary training. Ensure effective operations of the base stations for science support. Receive all the reports from the three research bases.
• Convene meetings with management to discuss reports. Analyse reports and give recommendations and compile feedback for the bases. Follow-up with the key personnel about matters arising from the reports. Ensure assets are managed responsibly according to the government asset management policy. Ensure Southern Oceans and Antarctic activities are conducted safely and risk managed. Draft policy documents outlining the operations and other aspects related to the management of bases. Develop, review and benchmark policies with other National Antarctic Programs. Consult relevant stakeholders on related matters.
• Ensure the implementation of policies and procedures. Develop a template for the relief voyage reports. Provide inputs to science and logistic integration annually including updating of the SANAP website. Ensure implementation of the collaboration agreement. Add support to management of search and rescue operations in liaison with vessel management and relevant stakeholders. Attend local and international meetings as and when required to improve SANAP operations.