POST 21/04 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: SUSTAINABLE
AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 203/2013
Directorate: Sustainable Aquaculture Management

SALARY : R269 184 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma/degree in Natural
Sciences. Experience in natural resource management, fisheries management
and/or aquaculture management. Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act,
1998 (Act 18 of 1998) (MLRA) and the regulations promulgated thereunder as
well as Departmental policies with special reference to aquaculture. Extensive
knowledge of aquaculture and the management thereof. Experience in the 5

supervision of staff as well as database and information management. Proven
experience in stakeholder engagement. Project management skills and
experience. Knowledge of financial management and related legislation within the
Public Sector. Communication (verbal and report writing) and problem solving
skills. Good administration skills and an understanding of Public Service systems
and procedures. Computer skills in MS Office Software. Ability to work well under
pressure and extended hours. A valid driver’s licence and the willingness to travel.
DUTIES : The incumbent will assist in the management, communication and co-ordination
of the administrative and regulatory processes of rights, permits and exemptions
in the aquaculture sector by applying the MLRA as well as regulations
promulgated thereunder and Departmental policies. Provide advice on the
implementation of legislation (MLRA) and its regulations as well as other
legislation relevant to aquaculture. Manage the compilation and issuing of marine
aquaculture rights, permits, vessel licences and exemptions. Promote
environmental education and awareness through marine aquaculture. Provide
advice regarding the assessment evaluation of new rights’ applications for marine
aquaculture. Monitor compliance with relevant legislation and permit conditions.
Co-ordinate and facilitate stakeholder interactions within the South African
aquaculture sector. Assist in the management and co-ordination of Departmental
Aquaculture fora, e.g. the Marine Aquaculture Working Group (MAWG) and the
Marine Aquaculture Industry Liaison (MAIL). Provide support in managing the
administrative activities within the Directorate: Sustainable Aquaculture
Management, including the supervision of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z. Jika, tel. 021 402 3356.

POST 21/05 : NATIONAL COORDINATOR (NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
COORDINATOR) REF NO: 179/2013)
Directorate: Policy Research Support

SALARY : R252 144 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a four-year degree in Agriculture or Natural
Sciences (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of
results). Knowledge of and experience in the science and technology
environment as well as agricultural research systems (nationally, regionally and
globally). Good understanding of policy development processes, research
analysis and monitoring, strategic priority areas of the Department and
Government’s developmental agenda. Project management, analytical,
networking, negotiation and communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer
skills in MS Office software. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible to manage and co-ordinate agreements with
multilateral organisations on research science and technical matters. Develop
position papers for engagements with multilateral/bilateral research organisations.
Facilitate and co-ordinate the research agenda for the sector. Provide effective
liaison with Research and Development (R&D) statutory bodies as well as
provincial Departments of Agriculture. Provide secretariat support to the National
Agricultural Research Forum and the Government, Agricultural Research and
Development Action Group. Co-ordinate the Department of Agriculture Forestry
and Fisheries’ (DAFF) research seminars and policy dialogues. Promote the
linkages between research, extension and training. Manage and co-ordinate
agreements with multilateral organisations on research science and technology
matters. Develop strategic alliance and interface with specific multilateral
institutions, such as the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) centres to
improve the National Research and Development System.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R.J. Sebola, tel. 012 319 6078.