Director: Biodiversity Enforecement Ref No: RCSM14/2026 at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• An Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Natural Science or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment. Experience specifically in environmental / biodiversity compliance and enforcement will be an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Environmental/biodiversity policies, legislation, relevant international instruments, civil procedure, criminal procedure, constitutional law and administrative law; together with practical experience in the application thereof to cases of non-compliance.
• Audit procedures and risk management, Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts, Planning and performance management legislation,

Skills & Competencies:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and provide assistance to a wide range of stakeholders as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance.
• Adequate skills in computer use, Adequate skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking; Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement, Public Relations, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Performance Management, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Ability to work individually and in a team, Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict, Sense of responsibility and loyalty, Objectiveness, Integrity, Service orientated, Self supervision, Highly developed sense of honesty, Protect the confidentiality of documents.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.