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DIRECTOR: OCEANS AND COASTS ENFORCEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Cape Town

Closing date
2 November 2026
Reference
RCSM22/2026
Salary band
R 1 317 384
Application method
Email application
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Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Cape Town Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: An Undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in natural science/conservation / environmental science / environmental management or law or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the environmental management space, primarily focusing on coordinating national enforcement activities and coordinating enforcement operations. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment. Functional experience and knowledge of enforcement processes and criminal justice system. Knowledge: Environmental/ biodiversity policies, legislation, relevant international instruments, civil procedure, criminal procedure and processes, constitutional law and administrative law. Audit procedures and risk management, Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts, Planning and performance management legislation, Skills & Competencies: Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with and provide assistance to a wide range of stakeholders as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance. Adequate skills in computer use, Adequate skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement, Public Relations, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Performance Management, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Ability to work individually and in a team, Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict, Sense of responsibility and loyalty, Objectiveness, Integrity, Service orientated, Self supervision, Highly developed sense of honesty, Protect the confidentiality of documents. Must have a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Duties: Coordinate criminal investigations in relation to environmental transgression related to oceans and coasts. Enforce environmental legislation related to oceans and coasts through facilitation of inspections and investigations to verify environmental transgressions. Coordinate joint operations and national projects. Facilitate and undertake awareness and capacity development focused on compliance and enforcement of the Integrated Coastal Management Act and other legislation that applies within the ocean and coastal environment. Plan and execute training for Prosecuting Authority, Justice and other Law Enforcement agencies. Stakeholder Engagement and Co-operate with and liaise with enforcement stak

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Requirements

  • ✓An Undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in natural science/conservation / environmental science / environmental management or law or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA
  • ✓A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the environmental management space, primarily focusing on coordinating national enforcement activities and coordinating enforcement operations
  • ✓Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment
  • ✓Functional experience and knowledge of enforcement processes and criminal justice system
  • ✓Knowledge: Environmental/ biodiversity policies, legislation, relevant international instruments, civil procedure, criminal procedure and processes, constitutional law and administrative law
  • ✓Audit procedures and risk management, Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts, Planning and performance management legislation, Skills & Competencies: Good written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Ability to interact with and provide assistance to a wide range of stakeholders as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance
  • ✓Adequate skills in computer use, Adequate skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking
  • ✓Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills
  • ✓Relationship Management

Key responsibilities

  • •Coordinate criminal investigations in relation to environmental transgression related to oceans and coasts
  • •Enforce environmental legislation related to oceans and coasts through facilitation of inspections and investigations to verify environmental transgressions
  • •Coordinate joint operations and national projects
  • •Facilitate and undertake awareness and capacity development focused on compliance and enforcement of the Integrated Coastal Management Act and other legislation that applies within the ocean and coastal environment
  • •Plan and execute training for Prosecuting Authority, Justice and other Law Enforcement agencies
  • •Stakeholder Engagement and Co-operate with and liaise with enforcement stakeholders on matters relating to oceans and coasts enforcement activities at a national level, programmes and projects
DIRECTOR: OCEANS AND COASTS ENFORCEMENT at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment - NewGenJobs