The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring for various positions, and applications are invited.
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2023
The following positions are vacant. To view more information about each vacancy, please click or tap on the VIEW ALL THE VACANCIES button at the end of this post.
1. CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: BIOSAFETY & AIS REF NO: BC11/2023
SALARY : R554 490 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
DUTIES : Coordinate and manage the evaluation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GOM) and Invasive Alien Species application in compliance with relevant legislation. Co-compile recommendation reports for GMO permit application received.
Provide technical support in compiling recommendation reports for GMO Act Executive Council meetings. Coordinate the implementation of relevant programmes, tools and Alien Invasive Species Regulation.
Develop and coordinate the development of the National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan. Facilitate the submission of the National Invasive Species Strategy and Action Plan to intergovernmental structures for approval;
Coordinate and manage the development of risk management tools for Genetically Modified Organisms. Facilitate and provide technical support to the Biosafety projects.
Coordinate the implementation of decisions and resolutions of the biosafety programme of work of the Convention on biological diversity and its supplementary protocols
2. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT – INTERNSHIP & ORIENTATION REF NO: CMS17/2023
SALARY : R424 104 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
DUTIES : Provide support in the management of youth empowerment through the Internship Programme. Conduct a review of the scarce and critical skills for the department.
Consult with branches to identify critical and scarce skills 32 according to the needs of the Department. Conduct the organizational needs analysis for internship. Coordinate the recruitment, selection, appointment and contracting and exit process for internship.
Manage the short-listing processes with various branches. Ensure that all mentors are trained prior the inception of the programme. Provide support with the management of the compulsory Induction Programme for New Entrants in the Public Service.
Coordinate the Compulsory Induction Programme. Ensure that new entrants register with the National School of Government for CIP. Coordinate CIP information session. Track new developments on CIP and report progress and issue noncompliance letters.
Provide support in the management and coordination of the department Orientation Programme for newly appointed employees. Monitor the maintenance of orientation database. Conduct a need analysis to identify areas of improvement regarding orientation.
3. CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: LAND DEGRADATION AND DESERTIFICATION POLICY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: BC10/2023
SALARY : R554 490 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate the development of Sustainable Land Management and Ecosystem Conservation policies and programmes.
Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of National Action Programme to Combat Desertification. Coordinate and facilitate the development of drought advocacy policy and implementation plan as well as the implementation thereof.
Assist in identifying the most affected drought areas (communities and ecosystems) in South Africa and develop risk mitigation measures. Assist in identifying projects to support the implementation of Drought Plan.
Coordinate the Committee on Science and Technology on matters of desertification, land degradation and drought.
Assist in providing specialist support for development and implementation of sustainable land management projects and programmes including resource mobilisation, advocacy and awareness. Serve as a focal point for national co-ordination of sub-regional, regional and international programmes relating to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
4. CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: CCAQ10/2023
SALARY : R554 490 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
DUTIES : Research and prepare policy and discussion documents to inform SA’s negotiating positions on international environmental governance and relations.
Manage, coordinate and facilitate the North-South bilateral agreements and the associated stakeholder consultations to inform SA negotiating positions on North-South bi/trilateral cooperation agreements and partnerships.
Ensure sound management, monitoring and reporting on the use of multilateral and bilateral donor resources in line with sectoral priorities including supporting National Treasury negotiations on development cooperation agreements. Facilitate mobilization of multilateral and bilateral donor resources.
5. DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MEDIA AND EDITORIAL SERVICES REF NO: CMS23/2023
SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Cape Town
DUTIES : Develop and implement a media relations programme in line with the Departmental communication strategy. Manage the development of proactive media plans, manage the drafting and approval processes of responses to media queries.
Manage the process of sourcing relevant stories and pictures for external media. Host media briefings and engagements continuously. Develop and manage an audio-clip service for media events.
Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual media briefing statistic reports. Render media monitoring services. Manage the media monitoring team. Host a daily media monitoring teleconference with the communication officials from Cape Town and Ministry.
Assess media coverage on a daily basis and discuss coverage on teleconferences. Send daily communication to the Minister and DG on key media stories. Coordinate radio/TV interviews based on media statements issued.
Coordinate media statements, speeches, issues posted, tweeted on Department’s social media platforms. Develop and implement internal communications plans in line with the communications strategy.
Provide support in planning and implementing staff information sessions. Compose and implement a schedule of possible information sessions for the year. Plan, organize and implement staff Izimbizo.
6. DIRECTOR: REVENUE MANAGEMENT REF NO: FIM 02/2023
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package). The remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Cape Town (Foretrust Building)
DUTIES : Ensure effective collective of monies due to the MLRF. Develop and implement an effective debtor’s management system. Ensure effective management of debtor’s book.
Establish and manage effective processes to collect outstanding debt. Optimize revenue opportunities. Conduct regular reviews of existing fees and tariffs relating to revenue accruing to the MLRF.
Review current revenue streams and make suggestions in terms of improvement opportunities. Ensure reporting on revenue collection. Analyze, review and report on the MLRF revenue performance.
Report on income collected and budgeted, budget and forecasting. Compile monthly revenue reports with the accepted budgetary framework. Ensure that the MLRF complies with PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Manage the implementation of good corporate governance principles. Develop and manage the implementation of internal control procedures to ensure the effective functioning of the Directorate and management of risk.
Respond to internal audit and Auditor General queries with regards to revenue management. Develop the operational plan for the Directorate.
7. CHIEF DIRECTOR: SECTOR COMPLIANCE REF NO: RSCM 08/2023
SALARY : R1 308 051 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package). The remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the entire Chief Directorate. Monitor and promote compliance with environmental legislation specifically for oceans and coast.
Ensure and promote compliance with environmental legislation specifically for Environmental Impact and Pollution’ Monitor and promote compliance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) 2004 and other related regulations.
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
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