CHIEF DIRECTOR: LAW REFORM AND POLICY COORDINATION REFERENCE NO:
RCSM10 /2025
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
An undergraduate qualification in Law or relevant qualification on (NQF7)
within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’
experience at a senior managerial level within the relevant field. Successful
completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by
the National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment.
Experience in the law reform and policy coordination. Certificate in legislative
drafting and experience in the South African legislative process for the
promulgation of legislation. Knowledge of Legal Administration, Strategic
coordination/ planning, Business planning, Report/professional writing,
Policy development, Business process management, Organisation performance
management, Risk management, Audit procedures, Research methodologies
and presentation, Project management, Outlook, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Knowledge on how to use legal data bases (Juta, Sabinet, LexisNexis) for
research purposes, Policies, legislation and procedures, Public Service and
Departmental procedures and prescripts, Planning and performance
management legislation, Departmental legislation, Budget planning and
control, procurement and financial prescripts, Legislative drafting course.
Skills & Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Managerial skills,
Advanced skills in policy formulation, Negotiation skills, Adequate skills in
computer use, Advanced skills in budgeting, managing budget, Advanced skills
in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; management and project
management, Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship
Management, Stakeholder engagement, Public Relations, Research,
Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change
Management, Knowledge Management: Service Delivery Innovation (SDI),
Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client
Orientation and Customer Focus. Personal attributes Managerial capability,
Ability to work individually and in a team, Adherence to deadlines, Good
interpersonal relations, Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve
conflict, Sense of responsibility and loyalty, Objectiveness, Integrity, Service
orientated, Self-supervision, Highly developed sense of honesty, Protect the
confidentiality of documents.
DUTIES :
Manage and oversee the management of all law reform requests. Oversee the
provisioning of general legal support in respect of legislation administered by
the Department Oversee and manage the drafting, vetting of, commenting on
and processing of Bills. Ensure the provision of general legal support and
directives issued in terms of legislation administered by the Department Ensure
legislation and policy coordination within the Department.
ENQUERIES : Ms P Diphaha Tel No: (012) 399 9602
APPLICATIONS : RCSM10-2025@dffe.gov.za
CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: THREATENED OR
PROTECTED SPECIES REFERENCE NO: RCSM13/2025
SALARY : R612 480 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A four (4) year Degree (NQF Level 8) in Natural or Environmental Sciences or
equivalent qualification within the related field, plus 6 years’ post qualification
experience in the relevant field. Knowledge and experience in criminal and
administrative enforcement. Knowledge of the National Environmental
Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA), its
associated subordinate legislation, and other relevant acts that deal with
biodiversity matters. Knowledge and relevant experience in criminal
procedures including the Criminal Procedures Act, court processes and
document management. Knowledge of relevant legal processes.
Knowledge and experience in criminal investigations and processes, in particular but not
limited to threatened or protected species and applicable MEA’s such as
CITES and the CBD. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of,
and experience in, the application of the provisions of the National
Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)
(NEMBA), and its associated subordinate legislation, or experience in a law
environment. Knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act,
1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) and other acts affecting biodiversity.
Advanced skills in policy formulation. Negotiation skills. Good interpersonal
relations and diplomatic skills. Stakeholder engagement skills. Presentation
skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure.
DUTIES :
Ensure enforcement of Biodiversity related legislations. Coordinate
enforcement operations. Do criminal investigations, crime scene management
and open criminal cases to prosecute offenders, Co-operate and liaise with
enforcement stakeholders on matters relating to Biodiversity enforcement
activities, programmes and projects. Consult with prosecutors, police and all
other stakeholders regarding criminal investigations. Follow and implement the
National Compliance and Enforcement Information system. Develop and
facilitate the implementation of national policies, strategies and programmes
relating to the enforcement of the TOPS, CITES, AIS and BABS regulations.
Provide strategic enforcement support to EMI’s. Participate in interdepartmental forums and processes regarding policy and legislative reform.
ENQUIRIES : Mr O Chauke Tel No: (012) 399 9317
APPLICATIONS : RCSM13-2025@dffe.gov.za