Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment Jobs

Deputy Director of Business Development – Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment

Reference No: EP9010/2023
Closing Date: 11 September 2023
Salary: R811 560 per annum

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment is seeking a Deputy Director of Business Development to contribute to its strategic initiatives. This role, located in either Cape Town or Pretoria, involves fostering Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) within the EP Branch. The successful candidate will hold a National Diploma/Degree (NQF6) in Business Administration or a relevant field, accompanied by at least three years of experience in Business Development, with a minimum of three years at a junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent). The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in driving the development and execution of frameworks and plans for SMMEs in the EP Branch.

Key Requirements:

• The successful candidate will possess a range of skills, including strategic planning, business writing, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong project management, research methodologies, risk management, and business administration skills are essential.
• The role requires excellent oral and written communication abilities for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, reviewing, and supporting the implementation of enabling frameworks and plans for SMMEs.
• Crafting a comprehensive SMME Development Framework for the branch.
• Conducting stakeholder consultations to gather input and insights from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organising roadshows and workshops to facilitate the multi-year implementation plan for SMME projects.
• Coordinating the procurement process and project management for a contracted service provider responsible for implementing SMME projects.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagements to enhance and support SMME development for EP contractors.
• Establishing and maintaining an SMME database while managing the DSBD/DFFE implementation plan.
• Developing and executing a contractor development exit strategy and corresponding workshops.

Application Details:

For more information and to apply, please contact Ms M Dreyer at (072) 700121 or submit applications to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001, or hand-deliver to Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Control Engineering Technician Grade A – Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment

Reference No: OC25/2023
Closing Date: 11 September 2023
Salary: R499 275 per annum

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment is seeking a skilled Control Engineering Technician Grade A to join their team. This position, based in Cape Town’s Waterfront, requires a qualified candidate with a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification. The successful applicant should possess a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification technical experience and must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician.

Key Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years post-qualification technical experience.
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician.
• Knowledge of electronic maintenance and support, legal compliance, technical design, analysis, and technical report writing.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering applications, project management, research and development, and technical consulting.
• Understanding of South Africa Ocean research efforts and technical support requirements for scientific research.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Valid driver’s license (Code B).

Responsibilities:

• Manage technical infrastructure and services, monitoring communication systems and peripherals.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor and service provider performance in adherence to SLAs.
• Contribute to technical and engineering work plans.
• Maintain electronic, communication, and IT systems, ensuring optimal performance.
• Install, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and operate Communication and IT systems.
• Ensure usability and performance of IT networks.
• Procure Communication, IT, Recreational, Audio-visual, and Appliance equipment for SANAP bases.
• Prepare and participate in annual relief voyages, overseeing stakeholder engagement, permits, and HR recruitment for overwintering personnel.
• Conduct research and development, staying updated on new technologies and procedures.
• Collaborate with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Application Details:

For further information and to apply, contact Mr W Boshoff at (082) 412 4293 or submit applications to the respective addresses in:
Pretoria:
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, marked for the attention: Human Resources Management.

Cape Town and Eastern Cape:

Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or hand-deliver to Bisho Office, ERF 5000 Building, Corner Independent Avenue and Circular Drive, office number 006, 3rd floor deliver.

Assistant Director – Biodiversity Sector and Bilateral Coordination – Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment

Reference No: BC16/2023
Closing Date: 11 September 2023
Salary: R424 104 per annum

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment is seeking an Assistant Director for Biodiversity Sector and Bilateral Coordination based in Pretoria. This role requires a candidate with a National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration or an equivalent relevant qualification, along with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field. The successful candidate should have knowledge of project planning methodologies, biodiversity management, conservation management, public administration, and project management.

Key Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
• Familiarity with biodiversity management, conservation management, and public administration.
• Proficiency in computer applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing software.
• Strong analytical skills, project management skills, and familiarity with public service prescripts and procedures.
• Personal attributes: Team player, goal-oriented, adaptable under pressure, initiative, creativity, self-motivation.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) targets for the Biodiversity and Conservation sector.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective tracking system for monitoring the implementation of the sector’s MTSF targets.
• Coordinate the development and conclusion of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with external stakeholders.
• Facilitate the development and conclusion of bilateral agreements on biodiversity and conservation with other countries.
• Monitor the implementation of bilateral agreements and provide updates.
• Represent the department at inter-departmental meetings on bilateral cooperation.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Rhino Integrated Management Strategy.
• Coordinate intergovernmental forums on Biodiversity and Conservation meetings.
• Draft meeting minutes, collate documents, and ensure implementation of decisions from meetings.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals for the sector.

Application Details:

For further information and to apply, contact Mr S Malete at (012) 399 9511 or submit applications to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Assistant Director – Payments – Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment

Reference No: CFO34/2023
Closing Date: 04 September 2023
Salary: R424 104 per annum

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment is seeking an Assistant Director for Payments, based in Pretoria. The role requires a candidate with a National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management / Accounting or an equivalent qualification within the related field. The successful applicant should possess a minimum of three years of experience in Financial Management, including supervisory experience. Knowledge of financial management, accounting, business practices, strategic planning, budgeting, and relevant legislative frameworks is essential.

Key Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Financial Management / Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Financial Management.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of financial management, accounting, and business practices.
• Understanding of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, and Departmental policies.
• Skills in policy formulation, financial management, project management, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work under pressure, gather and analyse information, and work individually and in a team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage travel and subsistence payments.
• Process payments on BAS and LOGIS systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial prescripts and procedures for creditor payments.
• Verify and authorize payments on BAS and LOGIS using Standard Chart of Accounts codes.
• Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis and verify against submitted reconciliations.
• Monitor account reconciliations and approve related journals.
• Manage inflow and outflow of funds, authorizing telegraphic transfers.
• Review and authorize monthly bank reconciliations.
• Manage capturing and verification of suppliers on the safety net, BAS, and LOGIS.

Application Details:

For further information and to apply, contact Mr N Leshabane at (012) 399 9115 or submit applications to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.

Environmental Officer Production Grade A – Climate Change Mitigation Sector Plan Implementation – Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment

Reference No: CCAQ15/2023 (X2 Posts)
Closing Date: 04 September 2023
Salary: R310 767 per annum

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment is recruiting for the position of Environmental Officer (Production Grade A) for Climate Change Mitigation Sector Plan Implementation. This role, with two available positions, is based in Pretoria. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences or an equivalent qualification within the related field. A minimum of one year of experience in the related field is required.

Key Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Environmental Management / Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of one year experience in the related field.
• Knowledge of environmental and development issues, particularly in areas such as energy, transportation, waste, industry, agriculture, forestry, and other land use.
• Familiarity with industrial/chemical production processes and cleaner production best practices.
• Understanding of climate change mitigation issues, including legal and policy frameworks, economics, technical requirements of low carbon development, carbon finance, etc.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s greenhouse gas emission profile and climate change mitigation.
• Strong research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Skills in coordination, organization, planning, communication (written and spoken), program and project management, decision-making, and report writing.
• Computer literacy, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours.

Responsibilities:

• Administer GHG (Greenhouse Gas) pollution prevention plans and annual progress reports.
• Manage GHG carbon budget allocations administration.
• Update GHG pollution prevention plans, annual progress reports, and carbon the budget processing and reporting mechanism.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of provincial and local government mitigation response implementation plans, tools, and products for climate change responses.
• Provide technical support to line departments/branches for mainstreaming climate change mitigation responses.
• Offer climate change mitigation technical input for EIA project authorizations.
• Conduct capacity building, training, and awareness activities on climate change mitigation.

Application Details:

For further information and to apply, contact Ms M Tshangela at (012) 399 9259 or submit applications to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.

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