SALARY : R1 813 182 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 8 in Natural Sciences / Environmental Sciences/
Environmental Management / Fisheries Sciences / Public Administration/
Public Management/ Law or relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by
SAQA. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience at a senior managerial
level or relevant field related to the fisheries management Successful
completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme
(Pre-entry Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government
(NSG). Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act. Knowledge and
understanding of the fishing industry, aquaculture and marine living resource
management issues. Knowledge and understanding of international laws,
agreements and commitments and their impact on fisheries. Knowledge and
understanding of Government imperatives and priorities. Competencies and
skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project
Management, People Management and Empowerment, Financial
Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, and Service
Delivery Innovation. Sound organising and planning, Good communication,
and Analytical skills. Ability to develop, interpret, implement policies, strategies
and legislation. Ability to work under extreme pressure and to resolve conflict.
DUTIES : Provide strategic and policy leadership with regards to the development of the
aquaculture industry, to enhance economic opportunities and growth, and
sustainable management of inland fisheries. Guide and promote ongoing
research into fisheries-related resources and ecosystems, to enable resource
protection, management and development. Facilitate research with relevant
research institutions with regards to sustainable aquaculture and production,
to improve productivity and sustainable resource utilisation. Ensure that regular
stock assessments, surveys, data collection and other forms of primary
research are undertaken, to underpin policy development and review on an
annual basis. Lead in the establishment of a research capability suitable to
address all aspects of the fisheries management value chain (from
environmental biodiversity and ecosystem issues to biological information, to
approaches regarding socioeconomic and environmental considerations (e.g.
methods for extraction). Ensure strategic and operational management of
South Africa’s marine living resources, through sound allocation, permitting,
and management of resources. Ensure monitoring, control and surveillance of
living marine resources. Coordinate the Department’s participation in national,
regional and international structures for the purpose of promoting and
managing inland fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable marine resources
management, and ensuring sector transformation.
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public
Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only,
to be considered. 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 Directive on Human Resources
Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation Volume
1 (the Directive), a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts 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-preentryprogramme/.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of
successful completion of the course. All candidates shortlisted for the posts will
undertake two pre-entry assessments (practical exercise, and integrity
assessment) in accordance with the Directive. Following the interview and the
pre-entry assessments of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend
candidate(s) to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased 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.
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management
ENQUIRIES : Mr Gerald Ntshane Tel No: (012) 399 9602 / Mr Mpho Beta Tel No: (021) 402
3368
APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and
Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to the respective email
address quoting the reference number on the subject email. Email: FIM16-2026@dffe.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 25 May 2026, 16:00. No late application will be accepted