Jobs Available 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’ experience in relevant field at Middle/Senior Managerial level. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme prior to appointment. Experience of the marine fisheries and aquaculture environment/sector. 

DUTIES :

• Develop a compliance monitoring framework and ensure effective implementation thereof. Monitor the protection and enhance marine living resources through inspections in line with the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA). Ensure that all vessels comply with all reporting procedures so that there is a good account of their whereabouts from time of departure until landing at dockside.
• Oversee the management of inspections to protect marine assets and resources. Ensure the patrolling of the South African coastline as a deterrence measure. Ensure species, catch limitations and permit conditions are complied with. Initiate and draft section 28 notices in terms of the MLRA for administrative sanctions against transgressing right and permit holders. Initiate and formalize partnership with other government departments, municipalities and NGOs that add value to the mandate.
• Manage projects in respect of work that has been outsourced to outside organizations. Participate in various internal consultative forums. Participate in consultative structure of other government departments, municipal structures and traditional structures within the areas of operation. Participate in various Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO’s) on issues around the improvement of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance. 

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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. 

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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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Compulsory registration with the ECSA as an Engineering technician.
• 6 years’ post qualification experience required. The incumbent must have knowledge of the following; Mechanical Installations and principles HR practice & procedures. Administrative procedures. Financial management. 

DUTIES :

• The candidate will be responsible to monitor and control the implementation of the maintenance policy. Troubleshoot and repair problems on the Mechanical equipment and facilities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Implement standard operating procedures for the safe and consistent operations of infrastructure. Monitor and control the quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority.
• Participate in Relief voyage. Assuming different roles during voyages as required. Invite potential participants to apply for the expedition. Arrange Pre-voyage Planning meetings. Complete all relevant documentation. Plan and coordinate relief voyages, which include: meetings with all stakeholders, liaise with all orders, keep track with appointments, issuing of permits, etc. Monitor and control the compliance of all lifting and handling equipment including the certification of all cranes. Monitor and control the proper and timely maintenance of Caterpillar vehicle fleet.
• Monitor and control the optimal performance and timely maintenance of snow mobiles. Ensure the availability of drivers and dozers for Antarctic operations. Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Compile and submit reports and submissions as required; Provide inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan;
• Provide support in the development, implementation and maintenance of databases. Interact with SCM as a Chief User Clerk to facilitate the appointment of service providers to support the SANAP operations. Monitor the performance of Contractors and Service Providers to ensure adherence to SLA’s or contractual obligations. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters; Keep track with various Scientific projects at the research bases, as well as ship-based research; Research and propose new technologies to improve performance and efficiencies