The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a highly skilled Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A for the Wildlife Economy sector in Pretoria. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of environmental management, biodiversity regulations, and the ability to support small and medium enterprises in the wildlife and ecotourism sectors.
POST: CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: WILDLIFE ECONOMY
REFNO: BC07/2025
SALARY: R580 551 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- A four (4) years Degree (NQF8) or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences or Human Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field plus six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
- Knowledge of the NEMA; NEMBA; and the GMO Act.
- Knowledge of the regulations promulgated there under and departmental policies with special reference to Alien and Invasive Alien Species.
- Understanding of the environmental risk assessment of GMOs and AIS.
- Knowledge in general government administrative procedures and processes (PSA & PSR).
- Experience and knowledge of policy development and implementation.
- Financial and Procurement administrative procedures (PFMA & Treasury Regulations).
- Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the United Nation Convention on Biological Diversity and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
- Skills: Planning skills; Good communication skills; Negotiations skills; Policy development; Computer literacy and Creativity; Report writing skills and Organisational skills.
- Personal Attributes: Innovative and proactive.
- Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
- Ability to gather and analyse information.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Ability to develop and apply policies.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team.
- Good interpersonal relations skills.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure.
- Conflict management and resolution..
DUTIES:
- Provide support to Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) within the wildlife and ecotourism sectors.
- Identify and enter into partnerships to facilitate SMMEs growth and for the implementation of the Biodiversity Lab outcomes.
- Coordinate Memoranda of Understanding 18 (MoUs) development and implementation with academia and other research bodies.
- Coordinate reporting of the wildlife sector in terms of jobs created and economic contribution.
- Participate in the development, review and implementation of the Biodiversity Economy Satellite account.
- Monitor, review, and evaluate progress on implementation plans.
- Assist SMMEs to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, certification standards etc.
- Provide technical support to the National Focal Point on Wildlife Economy related activities.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement on Wildlife Economy related activities.
- Participate in development and review of legislation regulations, certification standards etc.
- related to the wildlife sector.
ENQUIRY : Ms L Tshitwamulomoni Tel No: 012 399 9611
APPLICATIONS : Email: [email protected].
Cape Town, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or handdeliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.
or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
NOTE:
Human Resource Management NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments.
Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Assistant Director: Internal Control and Compliance with Ref No: CF02/2025 and the post of Director: Atmospheric Policy Regulations and Planning with Ref No CCAQ02/2025 which were advertised on circular 5 of 2025 dated 7 February 2025 have been withdrawn..
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