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The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer.
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
CLOSING DATE : 19 October 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted
NOTE : 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 Qualifications 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 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 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. 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.
DOCKER: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT X4
POST 35/44 : DOCKER: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT REF NO
FIM29/2026 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Saldanha Bay (X2 Posts)
Lamberts Bay (X1 Post)
Stilbaai (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) /or Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Must have
a minimum of one (1) year experience as a handyman or relevant. Knowledge
of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and the
regulations promulgated thereunder. Basic understanding of the Occupational
Health and Safety Act,1993. Knowledge of dry docking. Skills in general
cleaning, maintenance & handling of equipment.
DUTIES : Conduct vessel slipping. Build bilge blocks and the wedges for the main slip.
Ensure continuous alignment and adjustment of bilge blocks while cradle in
motion. Adhere to safety measures and requirements. Operate slipway
machinery and equipment. Operate all power tools in workshop in preparation
for slipping. Report all dysfunctional equipment. Perform slipway maintenance.
Paint the slipway infrastructure and replace worn wood on the slip beams.
Cleaning the slip and storage area. Perform administrative duties and
emergency operations. Adhere and assist to all emergency call and perform
gate duties when needed.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N Kwinda at (082) 783 0171, Email NKwinda@dffe.gov.za
Mr. M Gunya at (082) 782 8697, Email MGunya@dffe.gov.za
Ms A Mapholi at (082) 782 8018, Email AMapholi@dffe.gov.za
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
POST 35/43 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR2): LITIGATION SUPPORT REF
NO: RCSM38/2026
SALARY : R304 299 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of
one (1) year post qualification legal/litigation experience. Knowledge of
Environmental Law, Mining Law, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.
An ability to interpret and apply law, legislations, and policies. Good analytical
and research skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good
negotiation skills. Good legal drafting skills. Computer literacy. Ability to work
in a team, a pro-active, problem-solving, and positive attitude. Ability to adhere
to deadlines is essential. A Valid Code B drivers’ license and willingness to
travel.
DUTIES : Provide legal opinion on losses and damages suffered by the Department in
line with Treasury Regulation and relevant policies. Draft legal opinion in line
with litigation protocol. Handle litigation matters. Receive summons/ notice of
motion. Determine the merits of matters and obtain documents/information
from line functions. Consult line function and obtain instruction on defending or
opposing. Send instructions to State Attorney and ensure that the counsel is
appointed. Obtain status reports from State Attorneys on matters to update the
litigation system. Ensure finalization of matters. Ensure the provision of
litigation support to the Department. Facilitate training sessions relating to legal
matters. Ensure that referrals, media and parliamentary enquiries are attended
to as priority.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Arista Wasserman Tel No: (012) 399 9344
PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ASSETS
POST 35/42 : PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ASSETS REF NO: FIM
25/2026
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town (Foretrust Building)
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management or relevant
qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 1 year experience in Asset
Management or relevant field. Knowledge of relevant legislative framework
FMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Sector Framework, Asset Management of
a Schedule 3A Public Entity and Inventory Management of consumable goods.
Knowledge of Administrative field, risk management and Auditing and Financial
field (GRAP). Skills: People management and empowerment. Analytical.
Communication (verbal, writing and other), Stakeholder engagement and
Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Computer literacy. Ability to work
independently and in a team also work long hours voluntarily. Be able to work
under pressure, sense of responsibility and loyalty. Also be able to work with
difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
DUTIES : Maintain and update the asset register. Check and verify all transaction on
Oracle. Ensure that all assets are correctly recorded in the asset register in
compliance with GRAP. Check and verify the correct capturing of serial and
barcode numbers. Conduct quarterly spot checks and annual asset verification.
Conduct quarterly spot checks as per schedule. Check and verify items as per
the Oracle inventory sheet. Update office and personal inventories accordingly.
Counting of all assets during annual verification. Coordinate and arrange
assets for disposal. Check and verify list of items for disposal. Authorise
disposals on Oracle to generate non authorized disposal report. Maintain and
update personal equipment. Render Secretarial Support to the Disposal
Committee. Ensure no clashes of dates, prioritise based on the urgency of
meetings and confirm all appointments at least 2 days prior to the appointment
ENQUIRIES : Ms Leticia Nel Tel No: (021) 402 3432 / 066 471 1287
DOCK MASTER: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT
POST 35/41 : DOCK MASTER: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT
REF NO: FIM28/2026
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Kalk Bay
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) /or Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Must have
a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Docker or relevant. Knowledge
of dry docking. Knowledge and understanding of the Marine Living Resources
Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993. Skills in
general administration, maintenance and equipment and basic finance
principles. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Initiate and plan the slipping of vessels. Analyse the vessel docking plan to
assess material and capacity to be used. Assign team to build bilge blocks and
the wedges for the main slip. Ensure safety at the slipway in the water and on
land. Communicate with divers and dockers in dinghy in the water that the
vessel is enroute. Apply safety adjustments measures whilst pulling out of the
water and secure cradle and vessel on land. Ensure continuous alignment and
adjustment of bilge blocks while cradle is in motion. Side slipping of vessels.
Pulling vessel/cradle to side slip utilizing high tension steel cables. Off-load
side slip equipment for safe storage.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S Ebrahim at (082) 782 7014, Email SEBrahim@dffe.gov.za
ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS MANAGEMENT
POST 35/40 : ARTISAN FOREMAN GRADE A: PROCLAIMED FISHING HARBOURS
MANAGEMENT REF NO: FIM27/2026
SALARY : R397 329 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Cape Town (Paarden Eiland)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical/ Fitting/ Fitting and Turning.
Must have five (5) years’ relevant post qualification experience as an Artisan.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and technical management.
Experience and knowledge of dry docking and welding. Knowledge and
understanding of the Marine Living Resource Act ,1998 (Act No.18 of 1998)
and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Basic understanding of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act,1993. Skills in general administration,
basic finance principles and equipment management. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Conduct repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure. Upkeep state
buildings, road infrastructure, perimeter walls, road markings and traffic signs.
Facilitate tarred surface repairs/ conduct repairs and maintenance of electrical
mechanical installation, water and sewage reticulation. Upkeep of 10 winch
motor, 8 cranes and hydraulic equipment. Maintain sewage pumps,
sewage/storm water channel, and general plumbing and gutters. Participate in
harbour projects/programmes and attend site meetings. Manufacture
equipment and parts. Design, manufacture and maintain specialized repair and
maintenance equipment. Conduct urgent repairs to slip arms in workshop.
Conduct emergency repairs and administration.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Xabendlini at (082) 782 7530, Email NXabendlini@dffe.gov.za
SENIOR PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: ASSETS & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
POST 35/39 : SENIOR PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: ASSETS &
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT REF NO: CFO-CT16/2026
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF6) in Supply Chain Management or relevant
qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two years (2) relevant
experience in Supply Chain Management or relevant field. Knowledge of
Supply Chain Management processes. Knowledge of the Logistical
Management System (LOGIS). Knowledge of relevant legislative framework
Public Finance Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Public
Service Policies, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. Skills,
ability to communicate well with people at different levels, computer literacy,
Administrative and report writing. Have planning and organising, problem
solving and problem-solving skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily, be able
to gather and analyse information. Ability to apply policies, be able to work
individually and in teams and ability to be able to work under extreme pressure
and organise and plan under pressure. Sense of responsibility and loyalty work
with difficult persons and to resolve conflicts. Be able to collect and interpret
information and reports. A Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : The incumbent will have to manage the asset verification process. Ensure that
the correct asset descriptions appear on LOGIS. Ensure the correct item
descriptions are captured during the procurement of assets. Ensure verification
and reporting on Inventory store items. Ensure compilation of asset reports and
inputs to the IFS and AFS. Provide monthly inputs to the asset reconciliation
between Logis and BAS. Manage the departmental asset register and updating
of asset records. Ensure the continuous updating of information on the
departmental asset register. Ensure that the asset register is updated (RR032
asset report) in every location. Manage the asset disposal process. Ensure that
assets are disposed according to the correct disposal procedures. Manage the
verification process for assets to be disposed. Manage the asset lifecycle.
Stakeholder liaison. Attend to queries regarding asset management. Facilitate
and coordinate the reporting of losses and damages of assets. Supervision of
asset unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Tshangana Tel No: (021) 493 7240
We wish you all the best with your applications
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