Control Biodiversity Officer: Grade A Biodiversity Permitting And Criminal Investigations at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism

REQUREMENTS:

• Matric (Grade 12) Certificate plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Nature Conservation in Nature Conservation/Environmental Management Sciences/Natural Sciences or equivalent Additional National Diploma in Policing Science and/or EMI certificate will be an added advantage At least three (3) years’ experience in Biodiversity Regulatory at supervisory level A valid driver’s license.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems, alien and invasive species, cites and threatened or protected species Criminal Case Management competencies Ability to testify and adduce evidence in court Extensive knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act and Criminal Procedure Act Conversant with contents of legislative frameworks governing biodiversity management and conservation Ability to use computers, verbal & written communication, report writing, work in and outdoors under pressure, and extensive driving.

DUTIES:

• The successful candidate will be required to manage Biodiversity Permitting and Investigation Sub-directorate of the North West Province
• Management of nature conservation based investigations and the permitting processes within the Province 
• Management and generation of the provincial biodiversity permitting, administrative and criminal cases statistics for reporting purposes at both provincial and national levels 
• Management of the provincial elephant tusk and rhino horn stock
• Establish and manage provincial wildlife crime forums with various stakeholders, and facilitate of the intelligence driven investigation processes
• Represent the province at national and international forums Biodiversity Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports

Deadline:7th November,2025