Jobs Available at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry or relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a forestry-related field, of which three (3) years should be at the entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director or equivalent).

DUTIES :

• Manage the development and amendment of the NVFFA and relevant policy instruments. Oversee and manage the development of policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines, norms and standards. Manage veldfire risk profile of the NVFFA, and Fire Protection Associations (FPAs) institutions. Manage the assignment of powers and duties to provinces and other organs of state to promote co-operative governance, manage consultative process with provinces to administer delegated provisions of the NVFFA. Develop protocols and procedures for co-ordination and collaboration with institutions of integrated veldfires management. Manage compliance promotion and awareness of the NVFFA. Provide technical assistance during law enforcement operations such as role players, patrols, seizing assets and arrest of perpetrators. Collect and collate veldfire-related statistics. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma or Degree in Electronic or Electrical (light current) or IT, Engineering or equivalent qualification in related field, with a minimum of three years post qualification experience. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of all the communication services and equipment of our Antarctic Base including the satellite, radio, IT, GPS, alarm and telephone systems. Operate cargo handling equipment. The incumbent will report to the base engineer and will be part of the technical team, led by the base engineer that must perform any additional base related technical functions. Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National NTC 3 certificate or equivalent qualification in related field, with a minimum of three years post trade experience.

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for maintenance and operation of the power generators and related equipment. Maintenance and repairs of air-conditioning, refrigeration, water reticulation and wastewater systems. Replacement and repair of mechanical pumps and valves as well as pipe fitting. Maintenance and all repairs of forklift, telescopic cranes, portable generators and transfer pumps.
• Operate forklift and cargo handling equipment. Maintenance of field huts and field equipment. The incumbent will report to the base engineer and will be part of the technical team, led by the base engineer, which must perform any additional base-related technical functions. Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An Electrician with a passed trade test or equivalent qualification in related field with a minimum of three years post trade experience. A wireman’s license, at least as 3-phase tester, would be beneficial. The incumbent must be competent in low voltage and 3-phase electrical plant maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities. Preferably have experience in a facility or plant environment. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of the electrical services and equipment of our GOUGH Island base including the electrical systems of the power generators, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems and cargo handling equipment. The incumbent will be part of a technical team, led by a technical team manager that must perform any additional base related technical functions. Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members. The incumbent could be tasked to lead and manage the whole technical group at the base. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma/ Degree in Nursing/ Certificate in Operational Emergency Care Practitioner or relevant qualification. Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) or SANC (South African Nursing Council.)
• 3-5 years relevant experience required.

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing medical treatment to all team members during the expedition and ensure the work is according to the scope of practise regulations. Undertake minor dental and x-rays when needed. Prepare reports, do stock-takes of food and medicines. Order spares and equipment and do other common non-technical duties performed by expedition members.
• Ensure the food is stored according to the medical acts by maintaining high standards of food/ hygiene/ housekeeper/ linen and tailoring roles. Provide support to team leader for coordinating and training for the rescue and evacuation/ emergency procedures for the island as well as in a social role to motivate and encourage fellow team members. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) or Higher in Fisheries Management/Natural/ Environmental Science/ or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years’ experience in Natural Resources Management or relevant field. 

DUTIES :

• Regulate processes necessary for management of the commercial inshore fishing sectors (Abalone, Oyster, White Mussels, Seaweed, Traditional Linefish, Netfish, and Squid) and related fisheries management activities. Initiate draft submissions on determination of total allowable catch, total allowable effort or combination thereof for the applicable fishing sectors. Reconcile fishers catch data against their allocations to determine over-catches.
• Review permit conditions for the applicable fishing sectors and related activities. Review and approve permits to undertake commercial fishing and to operate fish processing establishment. Verify and support approval of permits to export, import and transport fish and fish products. Manage the collection, collation and dissemination of data and information for the sector. Load quantum (allocations) for the applicable fishing sectors on the Marine Administration System (MAST). Participate in institution of section 28 legal proceedings against the right holders that fail to comply with the MLRA and its regulations, the applicable policies, the conditions of their rights and permits. Manage the sustainable utilization of the applicable fishing resources. Participate in the process of allocation of commercial fishing rights and rights for related activities. Compile authorizations submissions and records of decisions in response to requests.
• Compile the reports in terms of Regulation 5(3) of the MLRA in response to appeals. Coordinate and manage stakeholder liaison and communication. Participate in convening the management working group meetings and /or roadshows for the applicable fishing sectors and in engagements thereof. Attend to enquiries and/ or referrals. Initiate budget compilation and participate in procurement of goods and services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB/ Legal Administration Degree or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience post qualification within the relevant field. An extensive understanding of Legislative administration, Environmental Law, Administrative Law.

DUTIES :

• Coordinate and administer appeals submitted to the Department relating to the Marine Living Resources Act; National Forestry Act, 2008; and the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, in terms of the relevant legislation and guidelines and any other relevant legislation. Initiate the appeal process within the time frames provided for in the appeals protocol and Regulations. Draft ministerial submissions and appeal decisions in respect of appeals relating to the MLRA.
• Ensure adherence to timeframes as per legislation and regulatory framework. Prepare briefing notes for the Minister on appeals. Manage the drafting of ministerial submissions and recommendations on appeals in respect of decisions taken by delegated officials under the NFA and PAIA. Draft presentations and briefing notes to Minister and/or Parliament. Draft submissions, briefing documents, responses to the public, media statements etc in relation to appeals. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant qualification. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant field. Knowledge in applicable legislation, (e.g., Public Service Act, Departmental procedures and prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Environmental Management Act).

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be expected to conduct compliance assessments within the Environmental Programmes to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Undertake regular inspection and audits of EP projects within legislative framework. Conduct Provincial major incidents investigations and determine mitigation measures needed for OHS interventions; write up incident reports and engage with operations around the implementation of recommendations. Identify occupational health and safety interventions to address compliance shortcomings.
• Ensure compliance to implementation of all relevant ISO’s standards (ISO14001 / ISO 45001 / ISO 31000 standards) and best management practice. Coordination and facilitation of occupational health & safety capacity building to all provincial EP projects. Assist provincial line functions in identifying and ensuring applicable occupational health and safety training needs are met. Introduce relevant intervention to correct sub-standard conditions. Provide and coordinate relevant OH&S induction training to all provincial operational EP staff. Assist in the management of a COIDA System & Administrative procedure