• Reference Number : REFS/022786
• Directorate : ENFORCEMENT - BIODIVERSITY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R498 816.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Thili Mashau; Tel: 011 240 3096

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Nature Conservation or relevant qualifications as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 6 years’ experience in general conservation/environmental law enforcement field. Experience in the implementation of investigations (covert and overt), CITES and detective work as well as the successful completion of Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) training/ Designated EMI will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license. COMPETENCES: Computer Literacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing skills. Time management, basic understanding of criminal law, criminal procedure, law of evidence, constitutional, environmental law and interpretation of statutes. Proven experience in conducting investigations and law enforcement. Experience in Docket Management and collection of evidence. Attending of court cases as an investigating officer. Sound knowledge of the functions of Environmental Management Inspectors, as per Chapter 7 of NEMA. Knowledge of nature conservation Ordinance, National Environmental Biodiversity Management Act compliance and Law enforcement. The applicant must be prepared to work irregular hours and over the weekends and public holidays where required. Must have a strong personality and conflict management skills. Appropriate investigation skills. Presentation and drafting of related policies and guidelines skills. Good project management, interpersonal and coordination skills.

Duties :

• Application of the provincial Nature Conservation legislation, National Environmental Biodiversity Management Act (NEMBA), TOPS, CITES regulations and National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), doing biodiversity investigations (covert and overt investigations), promoting pro-active compliance monitoring and law enforcement within Gauteng Province, performance reporting (monthly, quarterly & annually). Co-operative Governance Planning to ensure the successful completion of investigations, administrative duties related to investigations, to ensure a proper prepared docket for the Prosecutors, Issue admission of guilty fines (J534) at times to ensure that transgressors do not continue with less serious crimes. Attend court cases where necessary to ensure that the Prosecuting Authority is able to prove the guiltiness of the transgressor beyond reasonable doubt and the sentencing is fair and just. Quality of legal knowledge and successful prosecutions of cases.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 27-06-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.