Job Requirements
Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Law/ Legal/ Law or relevant qualification recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in relevant field at Middle/Senior Managerial level. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme prior to appointment. Experience of the marine fisheries and aquaculture environment/sector. Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Marine Living Resources Act, MLRA Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Government’s policies and priorities for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and white paper on the transformation of the public service. 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
Duties
Develop a compliance monitoring framework and ensure effective implementation thereof. Monitor the protection and enhance marine living resources through inspections in line with the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA). Ensure that all vessels comply with all reporting procedures so that there is a good account of their whereabouts from time of departure until landing at dockside. Oversee the management of inspections to protect marine assets and resources. Ensure the patrolling of the South African coastline as a deterrence measure. Ensure species, catch limitations and permit conditions are complied with. Initiate and draft section 28 notices in terms of the MLRA for administrative sanctions against transgressing right and permit holders. Initiate and formalize partnership with other government departments, municipalities and NGOs that add value to the mandate. Manage projects in respect of work that has been outsourced to outside organizations. Participate in various internal consultative forums. Participate in consultative structure of other government departments, municipal structures and traditional structures within the areas of operation. Participate in various Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO’s) on issues around the improvement of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package). The remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Location
Cape Town
How to Apply
Mr Cheslyn Liebenberg, Email: CELiebenberg@dffe.gov.za
FIM14-2026@dffe.gov.za applications May be forwarded to the Director- General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X43490, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-delivered to: 63 Strand Street, Cape Town, or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
Apply Before:
5/8/2026
Reference No:
FIM14/2026
Additional Information
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