Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Law/ Legal/ Law or relevant qualification recognized by SAQA. A minimum of Five (5) years of experience in Maritime Studies or relevant field at Middle / Senior Managerial level within the related field. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme. 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 and Maritime Domain Awareness. 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. Knowledge of SAMSA related legislation. 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
Manage budget in accordance with the MTEF provisions, for both the operation and maintenance of the Fisheries Patrol Vessels fleet. Develop and evaluate control systems and measures for monitoring the utilization of the vessels’ operating costs as per the provisions of the PFMA. Manage relevant contracts for manning/ crewing, maintenance and technical services to the Fisheries Patrol Vessels Fleet. Promote and enforce compliance to ensure sustainable utilization of marine living resources. Provide support in the development and enforcement of regional and international agreements. Engage and plan with SADC and MCS partners. Initiate joint operations in the SADC region for joint operations, patrols and information sharing. Participate in various Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO’s) on issues around the improvement of Monitoring, Control and Surveillance. Participate in policy development as a sea-based directorate with various national stakeholders pertaining to fisheries management. Develop and encourage cooperative governance principles. Initiate and draft section 28 notices in terms of the MLRA for administrative sanctions against transgressing right and permit holders.
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.
Cape Town
Mr Cheslyn Liebenberg, Email: CELiebenberg@dffe.gov.za
FIM15-2026@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.
5/8/2026
Reference No:
FIM15/2026
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
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