• Reference Number : REFS/022890
• Directorate : Enforcement - Biodiversity
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R612 480.00 Per Annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. Rassy Rasemetse Tel: 011 240-3083/ 084 815 5191

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Nature Conservation or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 6 years relevant experience in Nature Conservation/ Compliance Monitoring and law enforcement. 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. A 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 NEMBA 10 of 2004, TOPS regulations and Provincial Nature Conservation legislation Presentations and drafting of related policies and guidelines. Good project management, interpersonal, coordination skills. Management of people, Chairing and organising meetings.

Duties :

• To conduct nature conservation related investigations within Gauteng Province (covert and overt investigations), upkeep of reports, Performance Reporting (monthly, quarterly & annually or as and when required). 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 transgressors beyond reasonable doubt and the sentencing is fair and just. Quality of legal knowledge and successful prosecutions of cases. Supervisory and management of personnel (including performance assessment and day to day management) as well as problem solving skills.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.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 : 30-06-2025

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.