• Reference Number : refs/022157
• Directorate : BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R580 551.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. Gugu Nevondo,Tel: 011 240 3090

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours degree (NQF level 8) as in Natural Resource Management, Natural Resource Economics, Nature Conservation, Conservation Biology, Biological Science, Natural Science, Wildlife Management, or relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA . Minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a relevant Biodiversity/Wildlife Management/Nature conservation environment. A valid driver’s licence. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of Biodiversity Economy Program, relevant SA environmental and biodiversity legislation and able to apply them. Management of information. 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. Good administration, Planning and organizing skills. Good problem-solving ability. Presentation skills. Knowledge of Cartagena Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing.

Duties :

• Promote sustainable use of natural resources in line with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); Gauteng Nature Conservation Ordinance; Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations; Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit-sharing (BABS) Regulations and National Environment Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBAA). Provide advisory services to landowners and stakeholders related to biodiversity and conservation management best practices and utilization of natural resources in accordance with applicable legislation and policies to ensure sustainability and protection of biodiversity. Promotion of Biodiversity Economy and transformation of the Biodiversity & Conservation Sector in the Province. Manage wildlife management projects related to game capture, translocation and relocation. Manage the development of relevant policies, legislation, regulations, strategies, and guidelines. Participate, consult and submit inputs to national legislation/policies. Manage the identification, establishment and maintenance of forums and partnerships that supports biodiversity economy and conservation. Manage and oversee the handling of public complaints about wildlife management and ecosystems management. Perform and manage administrative and related functions; compilation of the sector report and submit monthly, quarterly and annual sub directorate technical reports. Develop an operational plan, action plan and procurement demand plan for the sub-directorate; Manage and ensure the development of human resources; Financial and assets management of the sub-directorate.

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.