ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A: SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT

Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Management/ Natural Science as recognized by SAQA. Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in Natural Science or related field. Knowledge of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998, and Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of environmental management principles, laboratory procedures and data analysis. Understanding of environmental impact assessment and environmental monitoring for aquaculture. Experience and knowledge of policy and legislation development. Knowledge of project management. Skills in planning and execution.

Implement integrated coastal and inland fisheries management by providing input into the process of developing guidelines, risk assessments and designating aquaculture development zones. Contribute to bid processes for aquaculture development and monitoring projects. Provide inputs into programmes and guidelines for sustainable aquaculture development and environmental monitoring. Provide technical advice for aquaculture development zone aquaculture management committees and consultative forum in terms of environmental management and monitoring of the environment. Provide technical inputs and advisory for integrated environmental management relate to aquaculture. Contribute to the amendment and development of legislation in the context of environmental management pertaining to aquaculture. deliver presentations on aquaculture and create posters for awareness purposes. Provide support to facilitate integrated pollution and waste management for finfish farms. Provide advice to existing/new entrants into aquaculture. provide inputs into the development of awareness and educational materials for aquaculture and dissemination of information as required. Perform administrative and related functions. Contribute to monthly technical reports for the sub-ordinate in terms of environmental monitoring, including challenges/blockages where applicable to be addressed. Obtain, validate farm data related to environmental carrying capacity for aquaculture zones and assist with data capturing.

Mr. A Njobeni at (082) 924 0101

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.

PSV Circular 32 of 2026, Post 32/41