Conservation Management Control Biodiversity Officer at Department of Environmental Affairs

Job Title: Control Biodiversity Officer: Conservation Management
Ref No.: POST 03/07
NO: BC01/2014
Salary: Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD
Centre: Pretoria

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Department of Environmental Affairs
The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment / promotion / transfer will promote representivity will receive preference.

Requirements:
•    An appropriate 3 year Bachelors degree/diploma or equivalent qualification in Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Management.
•    General administrative, organizational and diplomacy skills as well as knowledge of project management and scientific principles that govern the conservation of the ecosystems and habitats.
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Ability to develop interpret and apply policies.
•    Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing reports.
•    Ability to work under pressure and represent the unit at meetings.
•    Willingness to travel.
•    Computer literacy.
•    A valid code 8 or B driver’s licence.

Duties:
•    Ensure effective conservation management through development and implementation of conservation framework for TFCA’s in order to complement the TFCA 2010 strategy.
•     Oversee development and implementation of conservation and development plans and projects for each TFCA.
•    Promote heritage conservation and community participation through integration of relevant aspects into biodiversity conservation plans.
•    Facilitate the establishment of community conservation areas within TFCAs.
•    Strengthen creation of ecological networks, wildlife corridors and migratory routes.
•    Support management of animal disease control matters. Assist in development and implementation of the SADC translocation policy.
•    Promote cross-border research, technology transfer and law enforcement. Support harmonization of biodiversity conservation and tourism.
Deadline Date: 10.02.2014
How to Apply:

Note:
•    Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and original certified copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents in order;
•    Take note that the Department will verify all qualifications and experience and that original documents must be submitted on appointment and all qualifications obtained abroad will be evaluated by SAQA.
•    Short listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
•    If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Applications:
Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs,
Private Bag x 447, Pretoria,
0001
Or
Hand-delivered to:
315 Pretorius Street, Cnr Pretorius & Lilian Ngoyi
Streets, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st
Floor, North Tower, Room 106 (Information
Centre)

For Attention:
Ms K Selemela