• Reference Number : REFS/042671
• Directorate : Biodiversity Management Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R612 480.00 plus benefits (offer will be based on appropriate and Recognizable experience in line with the OSD requirements).
• Enquiries : Nkosikhona Masangane Tel No. (011) 240 3094

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours degree (NQF level 8) in Natural Resource Management, Nature Conservation, Conservation Biology, Biological Science, Natural Science, Wildlife Management, Environmental Management or relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a relevant Biodiversity/Wildlife Management/Nature conservation environment. Compulsory registration with SACNASP. A valid driver`s. License . COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of Biodiversity monitoring and research, relevant SA environmental and biodiversity legislation and able to apply them. Management of data and archiving. Knowledge of biodiversity conservation principles. Policy development and analysis, Program and Project Management. Computer literacy, including knowledge of GIS. Statistical analysis and modelling. Good report writing skills. People management skills. Assets stewardship and management. Good administration, Planning and organizing skills. Good problem-solving ability. Presentation skills. Understanding of Environmental Sector indicators, Global Biodiversity Framework and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

Duties :

• Manage and administer the Scientific Technical Component, remain current with relevant validation methods, technical standards and techniques. Develop operational plan, action plan, financial and assets management plans. Decision support function between the directorate and different role players and units within GDEnv (Administer the flow of EIA/Compliance & Enforcement, Biodiversity Permits files, etc). Manage the coordination and input into development of relevant policies, legislation, regulations, strategies, and guidelines. Participate, consult and coordinate the submission of the Directorate inputs to national legislation/policies. Project management of science-policy related projects of the Directorate, including the Biodiversity Offset projects. Science-Policy interface function: management of the Science-Policy forums, establishment and strengthen partnerships that supports biodiversity and conservation. Biodiversity awareness raising through international calendar days. Compilation of the sector reports of the directorate and submit monthly, quarterly and annually to DFFE and other relevant organisations. Collaborating with various stakeholders within the GDEnv, other spheres of government, parastatals, academic institutions, the public and various interest groups. Manage and ensure the development of human resources through mentoring and coordination of their duties. Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for field staff.

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.