Vacancies at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or relevant qualification within the related field recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Experience in Forestry or related field. Experience in Forestry or related field. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and implement programmes aimed at supporting and developing forestry small growers, timber production enterprises, Non-Timber Forest Product initiatives, and forestry-related SMMEs across the forestry value chain. Provide technical and business development support to timber growers, forestry SMMEs, community forestry projects, and post-settlement/transfer beneficiaries. Facilitate access to markets, funding, and certification for forestry enterprises. Coordinate the development/expansion of small-scale timber production enterprises, including implementation of the afforestation programme and facilitation of water trading processes.
• Develop and implement non-Timber Forest Products strategy framework. Establish and coordinate provincial structures and forums to support forestry SMMEs, timber growers, and the broader forestry value chain. Engage with communities, traditional authorities, government departments, and development partners to ensure effective coordination and implementation of Forestry Enterprise Support Programmes. Participate in the Implementation of the Forestry Blended Finance Scheme and Forestry Masterplan. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration/Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). 

DUTIES :

• Manage the budget and procurement administration process of the Branch. Ensure financial control including petty cash and procurement in office of DDG. Monitor and compile monthly branch reports (expenditure, procurement and contract management). Provide strategic planning and reporting support to the Branch Chief Directorates. Coordinate and consolidate Branch inputs into Strategic Plans and APPs. Monitor and report on the implementation of Strategic and Operational Plans.
• Provide document management support. Implement management decisions. Quality assures all documents before submitting to DDG. Ensure provision of secretariat support. Coordinate Parliamentary questions and queries, as well as stakeholder engagements. Manage and monitor referrals of the Branch. Provide office management services to the DDG.
• Ensure compliance and manage reporting for office of the DDG. Ensure logistical support to office of the DDG. Ensure provision of administration support services. Liaise and develop relationship within internal and external stakeholder. Develop stakeholder database. Ensure the preparation of stakeholder communications material, including presentations, documents, profiles etc.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma /Degree in Shipping & Logistics/Maritime Studies/Operations & Logistics or equivalent relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of which three (3) of them should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. 

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 :

• A Diploma in Natural Science or a relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
• A minimum of six (6) years of post-qualification technical scientific experience in marine living resources or fisheries research. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support to the crustacean research programme, with specific focus on the South Coast Rock Lobster and KZN Crustacean Trawl fisheries. Key responsibilities include: Provide technical leadership in the collection, verification, management and analysis of fisheries-dependent and fisheries-independent data to support scientific assessments and management advice;
• Develop, maintain and update fisheries databases and data systems in support of monitoring and research programmes; Coordinate and support field surveys, sampling programmes and monitoring activities, including logistical arrangements, equipment preparation and quality control of collected data;
• Participate in sea-going and field trips as required; Participate in Scientific and Management Working Group meetings and contribute technical inputs, data updates and progress reports; Compile and disseminate technical reports, summaries and data products for management, stakeholders and scientific forums; Liaise with research institutions, universities, industry partners and regulatory bodies on matters relating to crustacean research and monitoring;
• Support the administration of research and monitoring projects, including planning, scheduling, documentation and record-keeping; Assist with the management and monitoring of project and operational budgets in line with departmental financial procedures; Supervise and coordinate technical and scientific work processes and support the mentoring and development of staff, interns and students 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management / Office management or relevant qualification in the relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an office environment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. 

DUTIES :

• Provide administrative and secretariat services for the Oceans Economy programme and its subprograms and projects. Schedule and convene stakeholder meetings, workshop and compile meeting reports and action plans Render chief user services.
• Provide procurement services for the acquisition of goods and services to the Chief Directorate Ocean Economy with adherence to procurement policies, supply chain, and financial instructions. Provide logistical support services to the Chief Directorate for convening meetings, workshops or events. Undertake travel arrangements for meetings and events, including domestic and international travel, and administer subsistence allowances, travel advances, and travel claims for officials.
• Provide financial support services including compiling budget spreadsheet monitoring, recording, reconciling and reporting on the budget expenditure of the Chief Directorate. Provide inventory support services including keeping record, life history and movement of the assets within the Chief Directorate.