Jobs · Western Cape · Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Docker: Proclaimed Fishing Harbours Management
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Docker to manage fishing harbour operations including vessel slipping, equipment maintenance, and slipway operations at four proclaimed harbour locations in the Western Cape.
- Conduct vessel slipping and build bilge blocks and wedges for the main slip.
- Operate slipway machinery, power tools, and equipment while ensuring continuous alignment and safety measures.
- Maintain slipway infrastructure through painting, replacing worn wood, cleaning slip and storage areas, and reporting dysfunctional equipment.
- Perform administrative duties, emergency operations, and gate duties as needed.
- Qualifications required: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) or appropriate Trade Test Certificate; minimum one year experience as a handyman or relevant; knowledge of Marine Living Resources Act 1998 and Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993; knowledge of dry docking.
- Posts available: 2 in Saldanha Bay, 1 in Lamberts Bay, 1 in Stilbaai.
- Salary: R237 453 per annum. No closing date stated in the advertisement.
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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.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
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
Notes from the department
- 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.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 30 · open the PDF
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