Deputy Director: Forest Based Enterprises at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R 896 436 per annum (all-inclusive salary package).

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQ6) in Public Management or Administration or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in information management, of which three (3) should be at entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
• Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/ word processing software. Biodiversity Management Conservation Management. Public Administration. Project Management. Public service prescripts and procedure.
• Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process. Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision. Ability to work with wide range of people. Skills: Computer literacy. Excellent communications and leadership skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately review and complete detailoriented information and projects. Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process.
• Personal attribute: Team player; Goal orientated; Working under pressure; Loyalty; Commitment; Honesty and integrity; Enthusiasm; Reliability; Personal presentation; Positive self-esteem; initiative and creativity; Self-Motivation; Adaptability; Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision. Ability to work with wide range of people.

DUTIES:

• Manage and coordinate the implementation of bilateral activities arising from the biodiversity related Memoranda of Understanding with other countries.
• Ensure implementation and reporting on the progress, the outcomes approach in terms of Outcome 10 and outcome 7. Facilitate the development of implementation agreements with stakeholders for the advancement of the biodiversity science/policy interface. Provides advice to participants; serves as a liaison, analysing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports.
• Develop a set of national indicators for biodiversity and conservation for long term monitoring. Implement a system to track indicators over time and compile reports. Provide secretariat functions for stakeholder engagement platforms (Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

Closing Date: 3 November 2025