Deputy Director: Monitoring & Surveillance

About

Manage fisheries compliance, enforcement, anti-poaching operations, inspections and reporting. Requires a relevant NQF 6 diploma, five years' relevant experience including three years at assistant director level or equivalent, and a valid driving licence. Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, all-inclusive package. Reference: FIM36/2026. Duty station: Cape Town.

How to apply

Apply online through the official Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment eRecruitment portal: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/. Complete all sections of the online Z83 and attach a detailed CV with at least three contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, coordinate and execute compliance and enforcement measures.
• Ensure the selection of targeted right holders to be investigated in the 6 key fisheries sectors.
• Ensure proper reporting on complete investigations to the Chief Directorate.
• Manage land, sea and air boarder inspections to promote awareness and compliance with the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA).
• Identify priority sea, land and ports of entry and exits.
• Create awareness and sensitize stakeholders and role-players toward the protection and sustainable use of marine living resources.
• Manage, plan, coordinate and execute compliance and enforcement measures through the execution of anti-poaching operations.
• Ensure that cases and J534 fines in terms of infringements of the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) and other relevant marine related legislations are documented correctly.
• Intervene in matters/ cases of National and International importance by providing enforcement expertise and support.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural Science, Law Enforcement or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Law Enforcement, administration and management or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level.
• Knowledge of the National Constitution, MLRA and Regulations, South African Maritime Safety Authority Act and Environmental Management Act.
• Knowledge of international agreements and conventions UNCLOS, SADC and Regional Fisheries Management Organisations.
• Project management, conflict resolution, communication, leadership, planning and execution skills.
• Must have a valid driving license.