• Reference Number : REFS/042670
• Directorate : Biodiversity Management Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R761 157.00 – R1 144 008.00 per annum (all-inclusive package) offer will be based on appropriate and recognisable experience in line with the OSD requirements)
• Enquiries : Iris Thanjekwayo, Tel: 011 240 3085

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus B.Sc. Hons Degree (NQF Lev 8) in Ecological Science, Landscape Ecology, Remote sensing; Natural Resource Management, Natural Science, Ecological Systems, or Environmental Science or relevant qualifications as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ post qualification relevant experience in ecological remote sensing, drone imagery, GIS mapping, planning and modelling. Ecological spatial monitoring, planning and modelling, Python programming. Compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Program and project management, Scientific methodologies and models, Research and development, Computer aided scientific applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, Creating high performance culture, Professional judgement, Project design, GIS, Remote sensing, Spatial modelling, Python programming, Data analysis, Aerial Drone Imagery, Policy development and analysis, Presentation skills, Mentoring. Framework and biodiversity planning. Understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and Global Biodiversity Framework.

Duties :

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures. Monitor project/program performance. Perform scientific functions with basic tasks that require some interpretation in the presence of an established framework. Provide scientific support and advise. Undertaking research and analysis of the nature and complexities of the physical world to identify discoveries that would improve people's lives and ignite scientific knowledge for society, including facilitation of interdisciplinary advances in systems thinking, synthesis, and modelling. Develop and test theory of ecosystem organization; detect and manage emergent properties; and predict responses to disturbance, including biodiversity risks and disasters. Conduct and apply remote sensing, python programming, drone imagery or other GIS systems in ecosystems monitoring, analysis, interpretation and modelling. Contribute and supervise the implementation and maintenance of key ecosystems monitoring. Coordinate ecological systems spatial planning and mapping. Collate and storage of ecological systems data and information management. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Provide evidence-based decision support in the Department by evaluating and providing comment for protected areas management, compliance and enforcement purposes, permitting and environmental authorisation applications. Supervision of staff and develop working relations with client base under supervision. Create basic public awareness of the systems ecology dynamics. Provide accurate data and information as requested. Conduct basic analysis of scientific data and compile reports. Familiarisation with existing technologies and procedures. Conduct basic and applied research. Publish and present research findings. Research/literature studies on science to improve expertise. Participate in intra and intergovernmental platforms on matters pertaining to systems ecology

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, initialed 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 license 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 : 27-03-2026

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.