Senior Administrative Officer: Pelagic and High-Seas Fisheries Management Jobs

Senior Administrative Officer: Pelagic and High-Seas Fisheries Management

Organization: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: R397,116 per annum

Application Deadline: 03 November 2025

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Management/Administration or equivalent qualification
• 2+ years experience in administration and policy implementation
• Knowledge of Marine Living Resources Act, Public Service Act, and PFMA
• Experience in financial procedures and project management
• Proficiency in computer applications

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory processes for pelagic fisheries sector
• Process permits for fish processing, exports, imports and transport
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and manage working group meetings
• Maintain fisheries database and rights register (MAST system)
• Verify quota allocations and support compliance monitoring
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management decisions

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit applications through the official DFFE careers portal.

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