environment.gov.za Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A : Department of Environmental Affairs

Company Name : Department of Environmental Affairs
Job Title : Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A
Department : Biodiversity Planning
Salary : R439 917 per annum
Closing Date : 15 May 2017
Ref.No: BC02/2017
Centre: Pretoria

Website : https://www.dffe.gov.za/careers/vacancies
Notification : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7633-biodiversity2017.pdf

DFFE Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A

Requirements :
** An appropriate 3 year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Natural/Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification in the related field;

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** An understanding of biodiversity management as it relates specifically to biodiversity planning, including policies, strategies, programmes and the national legislative framework relevant to biodiversity management and planning;

** Knowledge of Finance, Planning and Project management;
** Good Communication Skills (verbal and written);
** Organising and planning, leadership, and coordination skills.

Job Duties of DFFE Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A

DFFE Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A Job Duties are

** Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA); with specific reference to the planning provisions of the Act; assist with development of legislation/strategies/tools relating to biodiversity planning; provide sound specialist advice to line function staff and stakeholders on relevant policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, and norms and standards relating to biodiversity planning matters;

** Liaise with relevant stakeholders on all biodiversity planning matters with specific reference to ecosystem conservation and management;
** Promote mainstreaming of biodiversity tools, processes and programmes into sector role players; and contribute inputs to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) when required;
** Provide scientific and technical support in coordinating the implementation of biodiversity stewardship for formal conservation outside of state-owned protected areas;

** Provide scientific and technical support in development, implementation and mainstreaming of legislation and policies that contribute to the conservation and management of ecosystems, including threatening processes for ecosystems; biodiversity offsets;

** Mining and Biodiversity Guidelines, Minimum Requirements for biodiversity in EIAs, and the establishment of National Botanical Gardens.

How To Apply For DFFE Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A Job?

To apply for DFFE Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A Job, Follow the below procedure

Apply Procedure :
** All applications must be submitted on a Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to download PDF form) accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, identity document (ID) as well as a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) and Driver’s License in order to be considered.

** The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

** It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
** Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
** People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

** 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. 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.
** Furthermore, the person appointed to this position will be subject to a security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract.

** If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
** The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
** Relaxation of qualification requirements may be considered for non-OSD posts

Applications must be forwarded to :
Applications must be submitted to the Director-General :
Department of Environmental Affairs,
Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
or
Hand-delivered to :
Environment House,
Erf 1563 Arcadia
Extension 6,
Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road,
Arcadia, Pretoria

Functions of the Department of Environmental Affairs

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has several key functions, including:
** Developing and implementing environmental policies, regulations, and legislation.
** Monitoring and managing the impacts of human activities on the environment, such as air and water pollution, waste management, and biodiversity conservation.
** Conducting research and providing scientific advice on environmental issues.
** Managing protected areas, including national parks, nature reserves, and marine protected areas.
** Implementing international environmental agreements and conventions.
** Promoting environmental awareness and education.
** Collaborating with other government departments, stakeholders, and international partners to achieve environmental goals.