BIODIVERSITY OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES: ENFORCEMENT (INTERNAL CONTROL) REF NO: RCSM22/2023

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

APPLICATIONS : May be forwarded 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.

FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources Management

CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2023

NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New 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) submitted 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, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection Panel will
recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based
assessments. The person appointed to this position 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.

SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences
or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Must have a minimum
of three (3) years’ relevant working experience. Extensive experience in
compliance and enforcement dealing with natural resources especially related to
alien and invasive species. Experience in natural resource management together
with relevant technical knowledge in the prevention and/or control of invasive and
alien species. A Certificate in Environmental Management Inspector will be an
added advantage. Experience in or knowledge of alien and invasive species
regulations related investigations and enforcement, Ability to compile case dockets
with legally admissible evidence, including recording all progress in the investigative diary. Ability to draft legal defensible administrative notices, directives.
Knowledge of the provisions of the National Environmental Management Act
(NEMA) and National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEM: BA).
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and
attend meetings with stakeholders, Willingness to travel, Computer literacy. A valid
driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Criminal investigations and administrative enforcement in relation to invasive alien
species within the country. Drafting of enforcement strategies to inform actions to
be taken. Drafting of legal documents, notices, affidavits, charge sheets, plea and
sentence agreements. Obtain warning statements from suspects, open criminal
cases to prosecute offenders. Consult with prosecutors, police and all other
stakeholders regarding criminal investigations. Liaise with Directorate: Litigation
and other directorates, provincial departments and local municipalities, external
experts and/or consultants as well as other government institutions. Implement the
directorate’s filing system efficiently. Implement relevant SOPs and guidelines.
Participate in EMI events, training and projects. Assist in responding to both
Parliamentary and Media queries. Develop and facilitate the implementation of
national policies, strategies and programmes relating to the compliance and
enforcement with the AIS regulations. Compile and submit monthly reports to the
supervisor and perform other administrative and related functions.

ENQUIRIES : Sonja Meintjes Tel No: (012) 399 9597