Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A: Biodiversity Global Change at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R612 480 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) year Degree (NQF8) in Natural/ Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field, as recognised by SAQA, plus six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
• Appropriate experience in the development, coordination, facilitation and implementation of Biodiversity and Climate change strategies and policies. Knowledge of multilateral Environmental Agreements relating to biodiversity and climate change.
• Good knowledge and understanding of biodiversity and climate change as well as Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) and /or Nature based solutions. Project management skills, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, planning and organizational skills and an ability to write and interpret technical reports. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of climate change adaptation tools for the biodiversity and ecosystems sector. Provide support in the implementation of the Ecosystem based Adaptation strategy and associated guidelines. Convening of the Ecosystem based Adaptation community of practice.
• Provide technical support in the coordination, integration of Ecosystem based adaptation across government sectors and institutions to identify opportunities for strengthening EbA Outcomes. Provide technical support with the coordination and implementation of multilateral Environmental Agreements.
• Provide technical line function support and advice to other Sub- Directorates within the Directorate as well as intergovernmental and national structures including clients within the public service, private sector and civil society on biodiversity and climate change matters and issues.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025