Director: Wildlife Resources Management at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Nature Conservation / Environmental Management / Environmental Sciences / Biodiversity Management as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years of experience at middle/senior managerial level. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in management of Damage Causing Animals (DCA). Valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
• Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. Programme and Project Management. Change Management. Budget and Financial Management. People Management and Empowerment. Knowledge Management. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation.
• Skills And Knowledge: Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife resources management. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards shared goals and objectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, partners and internal teams. Strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to develop wildlife resources management effectiveness strategies through visionary leadership, adaptive management practices, reactive-response approaches, stakeholder engagement, sustainable financing, technological innovation, and adaptive governance structures. Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and financial performance metrics.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities and willingness to respond effectively and efficiently to urgent matters and difficult circumstances.  

DUTIES :

• Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of management strategies, policies, plans and projects with clear priorities to guide effective wildlife resources management through workable work plans.
• Oversee the management and sustainable utilisation of natural resources within the province. Manage the implementation and maintenance of the biodiversity management permit processing system. Manage and monitor the regulation of the wildlife associated industry.
• Manage the regulation of the establishment of wildlife rehabilitation centres and sanctuaries. Manage and monitor the implementation of the CITES activities.
• Manage and monitor the prompt responsiveness to Damage Causing Animals (DCAs) in the province. Ensure compliance with relevant and applicable legislative requirements in respect of wildlife resources management. Manage and utilize resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with the relevant directives and legislation.