Field Ranger Job at CapeNature in Gatesville

Field Ranger: Driftsands Nature Reserve

CapeNature seeks to employ a Field Ranger, based at the Driftsands Nature Reserve, with a salary of R122 810 per annum (TCoE) - Level 4.

ENQUIRIES: Mr Teboho Maliehe on 021 955 5940 / 082 820 6638

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Patrol duties, data collection and capturing, monitoring and assist with research projects

·         Perform law enforcement duties and provide support to Conservation Management and Environmental Crime Investigation Services

·         Provide assistance with Environmental Education (Youth Development), extension and interpretation

·         Perform supervisory, training and administrative duties

·         Maintenance of infrastructure and equipment

·         Assist in combating wildfires, quality control and overseeing of contractors

·         Assist with community conservation activities

·         Alien Invasive plants & general infrastructure mapping,

·         Determining of alien invasive plants densities & norms in consultation with project manager according to Working for Water and CapeNature applicable standards

·         Ensure alien clearing contractor compliance with Health & Safety regulations and standards as per Working for Water & CapeNature

·         Provide technical assistance to alien clearing contractors with regard to alien invasive plants clearing methods

·         Conduct quality control checks & assessments on AVM contractors 

·         Execute all other legitimate duties as instructed by manager



REQUIREMENTS:

·         Grade 12

·         Obtain an appropriate field ranger qualification within two years after appointment

·         A valid drivers licence

·         Physical ability to perform field ranger duties

·         No criminal record

·         Willingness to work irregular hours



RECOMMENDATIONS:

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in Nature Conservation or Natural science

·       Experience in Alien Vegetation Clearing projects

·       Experience and involvement in community development activities

·       Understanding of APOs and Working for Water quotation system

·       Bilingualism. Trilingualism will be an added advantage


APPLICATIONS: To the HR Manager, CapeNature, Private Bag X29, Gatesville, 7766 or fax to 086 210 5242 or email hrinfo@capenature.co.za on or before 31 October 2013.

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Quality Assurance and Improvement Auditor Job at SABC in Johannesburg

GROUP SERVICES
POSITION:      QUALITY ASSURANCE AND IMPROVEMENT AUDITOR
REPORT LINE:     QUALITY ASSURANCE AND IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
DIVISION:        GROUP INTERNAL AUDIT
SCALE CODE:    300

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide administration management by maintaining the Audit System requirements, installing upgrades and monitor system performance. Perform sufficient quality reviews and assist support GIA Senior Management in the implementation of Quality Assurance Reviews and train GIA staff in its effective application.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
•    Work with Portfolio Managers to define the quality management plan and processes.
•    Performs quality reviews as stipulated in the Quality Assurance Manuals and Group Internal Audit Manuals.
•    Uploading of the audit plan.
•    Liaise with the IT Developers on changes or enhancement required to the Audit System.
•    Scope changes or enhancements required for the Audit System.
•    Monitor and pro- actively maintain the production application and technical infrastructure.
•    Deal with complex situations like scheduling of resources and moving resources around as required.
•    Respond to help desk support requested, assign the requests to appropriate resources based on the technology area (hardware, software, desktop, connectivity, enabling technology, etc) and ensure the requests are resolved in a timely manner.
•    Draw reports and interpret results on coverage, productivity and any other monitoring area required.
•    Provide the relevant training required for the department on the Audit System.
•    Assist and support GIA Senior Management in the implementation of Quality Assurance Reviews and train GIA staff in its effective application.
•    Assist in reviewing the GIA Audit Process, manuals and policies for adequacy and recommend and assist GIA management to effect improvements.
•    Assist GIA management in identification of performance gaps during the audit execution and, audit staff competency and proficiency gaps, and advice on areas of improvement.
•    Performance management and reporting.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•    B Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Audit or Information Management
•    3 years of Internal Audit Quality Assurance or related experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

•    Knowledge of a quality assurance process pertaining to the internal audit activity to monitor and assess the overall effectiveness of the quality program.
•    Knowledge of the IIA standards and its Quality Assurance processes and requirements.
•    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•    Experience in applying control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT
•    Ability to benchmark

Apply on the “Application for vacant post – internal form, including a detailed CV to: The Human Resources Administrator, Room 2644, Radio Park or e-mail GroupVacancies@sabc.co.za.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing date:   25 October 2013

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Senior Engineering Technician Job at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Brakpan

Reference Number:FTENRM23

Job Title:Senior Engineering Technician (Fixed Term Contract Ending 30 June 2014)

Department: Facilities Management and Real Estate
Division:Building Maintenance
Salary:R306 288 per annum (fixed package)

Minimum Requirements:

    Relevant tertiary qualification in the building environment
    Relevant trade
    Extensive knowledge of all relevant trades in the building industry
    Driver's licence
    Negotiation skills
    Computer literacy
    Extensive experience

Core Responsibilities:

    Manage projects
    Maintain all Municipal buildings in the region
    Manage and control personnel, ensure productivity and interpersonal relations
    Update the asset register and ensure compliance with Council policy
    Monitor and control financial costing of plant, material, internal labour and external contractors
    Enforce Occupational Health & Safety Act and other industry statutory requirements
    Compile reports

Applications or CVs and copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license (if applicable), to be submitted to the following Human Resource Office:

    Brakpan Civic Centre, Cnr. Elliot & Escombe Streets, Brakpan
    Postal Address: PO Box 15, Brakpan 1540
    Enquiries: 011 999-7785/7883/7840/7845/7743/8170/7789

No faxed and e-mailed applications will be accepted. Please quote reference number on application.

    The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 financial management qualification will be required to obtain it, in terms of the National Treasury requirement.

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act.

Closing date:2013/10/30

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Professional Projects Director Job at the Department of Human Settlements in Pretoria

Job Title: Director: Professional Projects

Branch: Program project Management Units

Chief Directorate; Technical Capacity Development

Job Location: Pretoria

Salary; R771 306 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)

Ref: DOHS/138/2013

Employer: The Department of Human Settlements Republic of South Africa

Requirements:

·         A 3 years university qualification in Social Science or the built environment

·         Extensive experience in the field of professional development support

·         Experience in the professionalization of organizations

·         Extensive experience in project and program management

·         Experience in setting up relationships with institutions of higher learning

·         6 years’ experience at middle management level

Duties:

·         The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following professional Development Support duties

·         Manage the professionalization of the Human settlement Sector by overseeing the development of professionalization policy and strategy , overseeing  the establishing the establishment of a statutory Human settlements professional body as well as managing the Human settlements professional body

·         Manage the Development and implementation of human settlements qualifications

·         Manage the implementation of the Human Settlements scholarship program

Note:

·         The post is being re-advertised; Persons who have previously applied are urged to re- apply.

·         The office of the Department of Human Settlement is an equal opportunity, representative employer.

·         It is the intention to promote representivity (Race, gender and disability) in the public Service through the filling of positions.

·         Candidates whose appointment /transfer/ promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

·         Persons with disability are especially encouraged to apply.

·         An indication of representivity profile by applicants will expedite the process of applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to under a competency assessment to determine their suitability for the post.

This is a re- advertisement; Candidates who previously applied for the post may re-apply if they are still interested

·         Applications must be submitted on Form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV, Certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document and Drivers’ license

·         Should you be in possession of a foreigner qualification(s), it must be an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)

·         The successful candidates will be required to obtain a top secret clearance issued by the state security Agency

·         The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on shortlisted candidates

·         Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only

·         If you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Deadline Date: 01.11.2013

How to Apply:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:

Human Communications,

Private Bag X 533, Saxonwold 2132

Or

Hand Deliver at:

 3 Autumn Road,

Rivonia 2128.

Alternatively,

E-mail the required Documents to:

dohs@humanjobs.co.za

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Director Job at the Department of Human Settlements in Pretoria

Job Title: Director: Implementation Frameworks

Job Location: Pretoria

Branch: Human Settlements Strategy and

Planning Chief Directorate: Human Settlements Planning 

Salary: R 771 306 per annum (all-inclusive Salary Package)

(Ref: No. DOHS/138/2013)

Employer: The Department of Human Settlements Republic of South Africa

Requirement:

·         An appropriate, recognizing Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in the built environment and /or development planning

·         Relevant experience in the field of Urban/ regional  planning, human settlements planning, built environment development, land use management and human settlement policy

·         Demonstrate experience in the field of Human settlement Development, with particular reference to engagement at the level of National Government

·         Sound Knowledge of housing and human settlement legislation and polices , the housing sector in general , including the operation of public housing institutions and the constructions sector

·         Proven managerial abilities

·         Sharpe and robust high-level communication (written and verbal communication) skills

Duties:

·         The successful Candidates will champion the programmatic and fiscal planning aspects of sustainable Human settlements and the development of appropriate instruments to support the delivery of Human settlements

·         He/ She will be responsible for:

·         Developing and maintaining multi-year housing development planning instruments and planning frameworks

·         Establishing and maintaining instructions for multi-year housing development plans for the national, provincial and multiple spheres

·         Maintaining the program and guidelines for the Development of Housing Chapters in municipal  IDPs

·         Developing the National Business plans in respect of Human Settlement Grants

·         Managing the directorate’s budget and cash flow, and ensuring proper financial management and control, as well as other administrative systems  

·         Ensuring a sound staff management and human resource strategy is in place for the Directorate

Note:

·         The post is being re-advertised; Persons who have previously applied are urged to re- apply.

·         The office of the Department of Human Settlement is an equal opportunity, representative employer.

·         It is the intention to promote representivity (Race, gender and disability) in the public Service through the filling of positions.

·         Candidates whose appointment /transfer/ promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

·         Persons with disability are especially encouraged to apply.

·         An indication of representivity profile by applicants will expedite the process of applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to under a competency assessment to determine their suitability for the post.

·         Applications must be submitted on Form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV, Certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document and Drivers’ license

·         Should you be in possession of a foreigner qualification(s), it must be an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)

·         The successful candidates will be required to obtain a top secret clearance issued by the state security Agency

·         The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on shortlisted candidates

·         Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only

·         If you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Deadline Date: 01.11.2013

How to Apply:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:

Human Communications,

Private Bag X 533, Saxonwold 2132

Or

Hand Deliver at: 3 Autumn Road,

Rivonia 2128.

Alternatively,

E-mail the required Documents to:

dohs@humanjobs.co.za

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