Deputy Director: Strategic Regional Enforement and Investigation Support (2 Years Contract) (Ref No: RCSM04/2026) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Policing, Forensic Investigation, Law, Environmental Law or relevant qualification 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).
• Knowledge of environmental policies and related legislations, international instruments, civil procedures, criminal procedure, constitutional law and administrative law. Extensive knowledge of criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of natural resource management specifically TOPS/CITES.
• Good legal drafting, investigative and evidence gathering skills.
• Strategic, analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills. Information management and computer literacy. Report writing, communication, facilitation, organising and good interpersonal skill. Ability to gather and analyse information, ability to develop and apply policies, conflict management and resolution.
• A service -oriented approach and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and within a team. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license as will be expected to travel extensively