Deputy Director - East London, South Africa - Affirmative Portfolios

Affirmative Portfolios

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East London, South Africa

4 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Environmental Sciences ~ Agricultural Sciences ~ Business Management ~ Management

Eastern Cape ~ East London
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Deputy Director (Eastern Cape:
Small-Scale Fisheries Operations Support)

East London

Contract Position

R per month

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science / Environmental Management / Economics / Business Management, and Social Sciences (Development Studies) or equivalent NQF Level as recognised by SAQA
Postgraduate qualification in Economics will be an added advantage
Minimum of 5 year's experience in working with Small Scale Fisheries Cooperatives or related, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director or Junior Management Level
Must have knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, and the National Development Plan

Duties will include:

Provide direction in the development of working with Small-Scale Fisheries Cooperatives into sustainable enterprises that can provide employment and contribute to economic growth
Formulate, implement and review smallscall fisheries policies and legislation.
Coordinate stakeholder participation in finalizing polices and legislation formulation
Manage the smallscale fisheries sector A
Administer rights allocations to smallscale fishing cooperatives
Provide inputs to permit, licence and exemption conditions
Monitor the performance of smallscale fishing cooperatives and the sector
Develop necessary networks and partnerships to encourage comanagement and development of the sector
Coordinate supplementary livelihoods and support program
Ensure adequate communication with stakeholders
Manage special projects: Initiate, coordinate the implementation of the project and monitor performance of such projects

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Finance and business acumen
Customer orientated
Facilitation / presentation skills
Computer literacy
Analytical Skills
Planning & organizing skills
Attention to detail
Project Management
Strategic thinking and visioning
Innovative
Leadership skills
Change Management
Report Writing skills
Mentoring and Couching skills
Sound decisionmaking that provides for integration and sustainability in an agile and ambiguous environment
Ability to think on multidimensional level that is forward thinking and interchange between levels of problem solving and strategic thinking, critically evaluate development issues and communicate relevant plans to diverse audience and display market knowledge and social intelligence
Knowledge and understanding of Marine Living Resource Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) and the regulations promulgated thereunder
Knowledge and understanding of the smallscale fishing sectors and fisheries management and knowledge of the Government's policies and priorities for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the public service (Batho Pele)
Ability to work under pressure combined with a high level of boldness and the ability to stand for yourself is a must