Control Environmental Officer: Provincial Protected Areas Management: Cluster Manager (Waterberg) at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation / Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Natural Sciences or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Nature Conservation or related fields at a supervisory level. Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
• Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Legislations. Knowledge of legislative framework governing the Public Service (Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, etc.). Sound and in-dept experience and knowledge of relevant prescripts, policies, processes and procedures. Knowledge of nature reserve management and nature conservation legislations and policies (national and provincial).
• Ability to interpret and apply policies. Managerial skills. Policy formulation skills. Financial management skills. Knowledge of planning and organizing. Report writing skills. Knowledge to develop strategies related to protected areas. Computer literacy. Problem solving and conflict management skills. Ability to use a firearm. Communication skills. Change and diversity management skills. People management and empowerment skills. Programme and project management skills. 

DUTIES :

• Develop, implement and monitor policies, strategic and operational plans.
• Manage the sustainable utilisation development of state owned nature reserves. Manage infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Manage and monitor the development and operation of Limpopo wildlife resorts. Manage and utilise resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
• Manage the provision of enforcement and compliance services.
• Manage preservation of biodiversity within the reserves to ensure the continued livelihood thereof. Provide and co-ordinate environmental education to promote environmental awareness within PPAM.