Director: Biodiversity Management & Conservation at Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree as recognised by SAQA (NQF 7) in Natural Sciences with majors in Botany/ Zoology or related field.
• Postgraduate Qualification in Botany or Zoology will be an added advantage. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• 7 years or more experience in Biodiversity planning and research.
• Good knowledge of appropriate legislation governing Biodiversity and Protected Areas at the National, Provincial, and Local levels. 

DUTIES :

• Lead a team that provides Scientific Support to Protected Areas managed by the department.
• Manage a team of Biodiversity Experts employed by the department.
• Represent the Department in National and International Scientific Bodies.
• Support the Biodiversity Permit Office. Research Priority Biodiversity Projects.
• Management of resources of the Directorate, i.e. human, asset, and financial resources