• Reference Number : refs/022184
• Directorate : BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R325 917.00 – R531 117.00 per annum plus benefits (offer will be based on appropriate and recognizable experience in line with the OSD requirements).
• Enquiries : Nkosikhona Masangane, Tel: 011 240 3094

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Natural Science or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 0-2 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in Nature Conservation/Biodiversity Management environment. Studies and experience in Botanical science and plant ecology, Registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage. A Valid drivers’ license. Competencies: Computer Literacy. Good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of GPG and Nature Conservation/Environment policies and procedures. Knowledge of relevant strategies, legislation and Public Service Regulations. Good Planning and organizing skills. GIS skills will be beneficial. Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Duties :

• Mapping and monitoring of threatened plant species, including fieldwork. Conduct and assist with directorate biodiversity monitoring programmes, including annual vegetation monitoring on Provincial Reserves. Database management and herbarium specimens preparation. Contribute to the C-Plan project for conservation planning. Provide sound technical and decision support regarding protection of threatened plants and ecosystem. Handle routine procurement. Attend and participate constructively in sub-directorate and directorate meetings as required. This may include preparing inputs, making presentations, assisting with the administration of meetings. Provide comment on documents, policies, organisational procedures etc. as required. Collaborate with other external organisations or governmental departments including participate in meetings, provide scientific data, information and advice as needed, and review documents and publications. Write and submit all reports on time as required. Keep databases updated. Keep a good working relationship with all relevant stakeholders. Attend personnel meetings (divisional, departmental, etc). Back-to-office reports for inter-provincial meetings and with relevant stakeholders. Keep Logbook (Subsidized/GG/Scheme B). Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/Annual and project progress report.

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. The application must include only completed 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. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. 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 does not accept applications via email or fax. correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 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 will not accept posted and emailed applications. 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 : 07-03-2025

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.