Deputy Director: Strategic Regional Enforcement and Investigation Support at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Policing, Forensic Investigation, Law, Environmental Law or relevant qualification within the relevant field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in investigation or enforcement, forensic or crime investigation or prosecution or relevant of which three (3) years should be at entry/junior management level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. 

DUTIES :

• Co-ordinate joint initiatives to strengthen the anti-poaching and anti-trafficking capabilities in the Premier Integrated Wildlife Zone (IWZ). Manage case dockets and provide criminal investigation support for wildlife related crimes to ensure effective case management, prosecution support and compliance with legal procedures. Provide support in relation to court appearances.
• Liaise with stakeholders within the Premier IWZ. Attend Provincial Wildlife Crime Forums, IWZ meetings and other relevant meetings. Provide strategic support to national wildlife trafficking projects. Ensure the coordination of enforcement and investigation operations to promote effective compliance and law enforcement outcomes.