Director: Fisheries Protection Vessels at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Law/ Legal/ Law or relevant qualification recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of Five (5) years of experience in Maritime Studies or relevant field at Middle / Senior Managerial level within the related field. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme. Experience of the marine fisheries and aquaculture environment/sector.

DUTIES :

• Manage budget in accordance with the MTEF provisions, for both the operation and maintenance of the Fisheries Patrol Vessels fleet. Develop and evaluate control systems and measures for monitoring the utilization of the vessels’ operating costs as per the provisions of the PFMA. Manage relevant contracts for manning/ crewing, maintenance and technical services to the Fisheries Patrol Vessels Fleet.
• Promote and enforce compliance to ensure sustainable utilization of marine living resources. Provide support in the development and enforcement of regional and international agreements. Engage and plan with SADC and MCS partners. Initiate joint operations in the SADC region for joint operations, patrols and information sharing.
• Participate in various Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO’s) on issues around the improvement of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance. Participate in policy development as a sea-based directorate with various national stakeholders pertaining to fisheries management. Develop and encourage cooperative governance principles. Initiate and draft section 28 notices in terms of the MLRA for administrative sanctions against transgressing right and permit holders.