ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LINE NET, INVERTEBRATES & SEAWEED MANAGEMENT

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. Knowledge of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998, Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 and PFMA. Knowledge and experience in policy development and review. Knowledge of Project and Fisheries Management. Communication and administration skills. Numerical skills. A valid driver’s licence.

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.

Mr. O Dubula at (066) 471 1611

[email protected]

Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not 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; Creditworthiness; 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 a performance agreement and an 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 21 of 2026, Post 21/75