Control Biodiversity Officer at Department of Environmental Affairs in Pretoria

Job Title: Control Biodiversity Officer: Biodiversity Sector Economy
Incentives Ref No: BC02/2014
POST 03/06
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 in Biological/ Natural Sciences, post graduate qualifications will serve as an advantage.
•    Appropriate work experience in the wildlife sector.
•    Extensive knowledge of the wildlife sector and current issues of the sector.
•    Appropriate experience in the development and implementation of policies in the biodiversity or wildlife sector. Ability to interact professionally with a range of stakeholders.
•    Well developed verbal and written communication skills.
•    The ability to compile, analyse and interpret technical data and reports. Good administrative skills.
•    The ability to work independently and under pressure.
•    Knowledge of public service human resource and financial practices.
•    A valid driver’s license.
•    Willingness to travel.
•    Fluency in Afrikaans will serve as an added advantage.
Duties:
•    Assist with initiatives for the development of the wildlife economy sector through development and implementation of valorization and beneficiation strategies.
•    Provide support in the development of a biodiversity economy for South Africa.
•    Assist in the development of transformation measures for the wildlife economy.
•    Provide support in the monitoring of national wildlife economy trends.
•    Coordinate with stakeholders on the development and use of economic instruments, policies and incentives for the utilization of wildlife resources.
•    Provide support in coordinating and implementing provisions of multilateral environmental agreements 8 pertaining to wildlife.
•    Collaborate and liaise with other departments and stakeholders on activities, programs and projects relating to the support and development of a national wildlife economy. Provide technical support to the Directorate, Department and other relevant structures as identified.

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