CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: WILDLIFE ECONOMY REF NO: BC07/2025
CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: WILDLIFE ECONOMY REF NO: BC07/2025
SALARY :
R580 551 per annum
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A four (4) years Degree (NQF8) or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences or Human Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field plus six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field. Knowledge of the NEMA; NEMBA; and the GMO Act. Knowledge of the regulations promulgated there under and departmental policies with special reference to Alien and Invasive Alien Species. Understanding of the environmental risk assessment of GMOs and AIS.
Knowledge in general government administrative procedures and processes (PSA & PSR). Experience and knowledge of policy development and implementation. Financial and Procurement administrative procedures (PFMA & Treasury Regulations). Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the United Nation Convention on Biological Diversity and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
Skills:
Planning skills; Good communication skills; Negotiations skills; Policy development; Computer literacy and Creativity; Report writing skills and Organisational skills.
Personal Attributes:
Innovative and proactive. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Proven leadership skills. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to lead multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.
DUTIES :
Provide support to Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) within the wildlife and ecotourism sectors. Identify and enter into partnerships to facilitate SMMEs growth and for the implementation of the Biodiversity Lab outcomes. Coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) development and implementation with academia and other research bodies. Coordinate reporting of the wildlife sector in terms of jobs created and economic contribution.
Participate in the development, review and implementation of the Biodiversity Economy Satellite account. Monitor, review, and evaluate progress on implementation plans. Assist SMMEs to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, certification standards etc. Provide technical support to the National Focal Point on Wildlife Economy related activities.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement on Wildlife Economy related activities. Participate in development and review of legislation regulations, certification standards etc. related to the wildlife sector.
ENQUIRY :
Ms L Tshitwamulomoni Tel No: 012 399 9611
APPLICATIONS :
Email: BC07-2025@dffe.gov.za