Career Opportunities at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements:

•  National Diploma (NQF6) in Journalism / Communication / Publishing or equivalent qualification within the related field.
•  A minimum of one (1) year experience in the relevant field.
•  Knowledge of printing and production processes.
•  Interview techniques.
•  Knowledge of sub-editing, proof reding and copy tasting.
•  Research and investigative reporting.
•  Understanding media and copyright law.
•  Creative and analytical writing.
•  Basic HTML and familiarity with Content Management Systems will be an added advantage.
•  Ability to monitor and control.
•  Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•  Skills required: Expert verbal and written communication, Planning and
• organizing, photography and editorial management.
•  A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties:

•  Contribute to the department’s stakeholder magazine in line with the communications strategy.
•  Write and edit stories that depict the work of the department, and staff matters of interest and have them published in the environment quarterly.
•  Contribute to the internal newsletter.
•  Conduct research, write and sub-edit articles, and opinion pieces for the Department’s publications.
•  Produce and distribute informative letters.
•  Implement the production and distribution of the department’s publications portfolio, for internal and external consumption.
•  Write and edit stories that depict the work of the department, staff matters of Interest and have them published in the environment quarterly news. 
• Edit the content of the material (brochures, newspaper) submitted by units before design and publication.
•  Capturing and dissemination of departmental photographic material for publications and external stakeholders’ program.
•  Provide photographic services to the department.
•  Profile the Department’s activities/events on social media platforms, generate content, and keep the department’s social media platforms updated.
•  Support the implementation of departmental campaigns.
•  Assist with branding departmental activities and events.
•  Assist with awareness initiatives.
•  Profile events and awareness campaigns through social media

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Requirements:

•   Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences coupled with minimum of 1 year appropriate/ recognizable experience in natural science after obtaining the relevant qualification.
•   Knowledge of the Marine Living Resources Act and other environmental legislation related to aquaculture development and monitoring.
•   Knowledge of environmental management principles, environmental monitoring, and environmental compliance for aquaculture development.
•   Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment and the impact of aquaculture development on the environment and vice-versa.
•   Knowledge of administrative procedures and database development and management.
•   Knowledge and experience in Project Management and contract management.
•   A valid driver’s license.

Duties:

•   Implement integrated coastal and inland fisheries management by providing
• inputs into the process of developing guidelines, risk assessment and designating nAquaculture Development Zones (ADZ).
•   Draft technical project terms of references, serve on bid committees, review technical project reports, and arrange and attend meetings, develop guidelines and review when necessary for environmental monitoring required within the ADZs.
•   Provide technical inputs and advisory services for integrated environmental management related to aquaculture.
•   Make contributions during amendment of environmental legislation, applicable legislation reviews and ensure that these amendments are noted. 
• Provide support to facilitate integrated pollution and waste management for aquaculture farms.
•   Provide technical support given in the form of written contributions to the annual  yearbook and dissemination of posters and brochures.
•   Perform administrative and related functions.
•   Compile monthly technical reports related to ADZs for the Sub-directorate in terms of environmental monitoring, including challenges/blockages, where applicable to be addressed.
•   Provide technical inputs into funding of environmental monitoring projects for aquaculture and/or ADZs, including exploring avenues for external funding of programmes and projects. 

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Requirements:

•  Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/ Nature Conversation or any degree relevant qualification.
•  The applicant should have a minimum experience of 2-3 years in indigenous forest management or related field.
•  Knowledge of all relevant acts such as National Forests Act (NFA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
•  Knowledge of the forest management sector, computer skills, people management, leadership skills, planning and organizing, financial management and a valid driving license (Code B).

Duties:

•  Implementation of the infrastructure maintenance plan within the forest estate which deals with the following: Maintenance of forests roads, official buildings (e.g., offices, stores, gardens, staff houses, ablution facilities, hiking huts, camp sites, picnic sites, etc.)
•  Maintenance of Forest boundary beacons and fences.
•  Assist in preservation of forest biodiversity to ensure the continued livelihood within the forest estate, assist in the development and implementation of the management plan for the forest estate, which deals with the following: rehabilitation of degraded forest areas, wetlands, and riparian zones.
•  Implementation of the National Forest Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998), as amended and National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998), as amended. 
• Recording and monitoring and recording of rare, threatened, and endangered species, implementation of invasive alien plant control, implementation of the PCI&S framework.
•  Management of woodlots associated with some indigenous forests.
•  Promote environmental awareness and manage relationships with all affected stakeholders: Presentations to visitors, schools, and communities.
•  Capacity building of local communities in forest related legislations.
•  Promote, facilitate, and monitor forest access by users and visitors.
•  Promote tree planting and relevant environmental campaigns.
•  Manage risk and security aspects of the forest estate.
•  Staff supervision. 

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Requirements:

•  Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or relevant qualification within the related field, coupled with a minimum 3-5 year relevant experience in Indigenous Forest management.
•  Knowledge and understanding of National Forest Act,1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998) and National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No.101 of 1998), management and regulatory processes.
•  Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act, Occupational Health, and Safety Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations.
•  Knowledge of agricultural, forestry, microbiological, biological, geographical, natural, education, botanical, geological, physical.
•  Chemical, hydrological, soil, ecological, water care and environmental sciences.
•  Skills: people management and empowerment, financial management, project and programme management, communication skills (written and verbal), leadership skills, facilitation and negotiation skills, planning and organizing.
•  Honesty, ability to work long hours, ability to develop and apply policies.
•  Work individually and in team, work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict, character beyond reproach, articulate, innovative and proactive.
•  A valid driver’s license.

Duties:

•  Preserving the biodiversity of the estate to ensure the continued livelihood within the forest estate.
•  Management and rehabilitation of degraded forest areas, wetlands, and riparian zones.
•  Implementation of National Forest Act and National Veld and Forest Fire Act.
•  Auditing of forests and implementation of Corrective Action Measures as per PCIS Framework.
•  Management of woodlots associated with some Indigenous forests.
•  Manage the infrastructure to ensure the functional utilization, maintenance, and development within the forest estate.
•  Roads (e.g., management roads, tourist roads, etc.).
•  Office buildings (e.g., offices, stores, gardens, staff houses, guest houses, ablution facilities etc.).
•  Tourism facilities (Recreational facilities e.g., hiking huts, guest houses, camp sites, picnic sites, bird hides, etc.).
•  Forest boundary beacons and fences.
•  Promote Environmental Awareness and manage internal and external relationships with all interested and affected stakeholders to the estate.
•  Ensure presentations to visitors, schools, and communities.
•  Promote indigenous tree planting and Arbor week.
•  Promote, facilitate, and monitor access by users and visitors to educate them on the aspects of forest biodiversity management.  Ensure proper functioning of Participatory Forest Management Committees (neighbouring farmers, communities, NGOs, and other stakeholders).
•  Participate in biodiversity related forums and workshops.
•  Training of SAPS, Communities and Forest Officers in National Forest Act and National Veld & Forest Fire Act.
•  Manage risk and security aspects on the estate and administrative and related function.
•  Develop and implement resource security plan for the estate.
•  Enforce regulations and legislation applicable on the estate.
•  Coordinate and conduct regular forest patrols.
•  Oversee the issuing of licenses and other relevant permits.
•  Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports (technical and support related e.g., work plans for PMDS).
•  Develop an Operational Plan for the estate.
•  Manage human resources.
•  Provide inputs into the development of internal standards and guidelines.
•  Coordinate and manage booking for in hiking huts accommodation.
•  Inputs on the formulation of policies and regulations.

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Requirements:

•   National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Management or relevant qualification.
•   A minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
•   Knowledge of public entity governance processes and procedures.
•   Knowledge of the King (i, ii, iii & iv) reports and codes on good governance principles and presidential review on state owned entities.
•   Knowledge of public service prescripts and procedure.
•   Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, and financial management.
•   Knowledge of project management and research methodology.
•   Knowledge of procurement procedures.
•   Sufficient knowledge of specific computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware.
•   Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and tools and corporate governance protocol.
•   Knowledge of administrative procedures, HR management practices, legal issues, negotiations and dealing with conflict.
•   Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•   Interpersonal relations.
•   Coordination skills.
•   Organizational and planning.
•   Presentation skills.
•   Relationship Management.
•   Stakeholder engagement.
•   Electronic Records Management.
•   Innovative and proactive.
•   Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
•   Ability to gather and analyze information.
•   Ability to interpret and apply policies, strategies, and legislation.
•   Ability to work independently and in a team.
•   Ability to work under extreme pressure.
•   A valid driver’s license 

Duties:

•   Provide support in the facilitation and analysis of draft corporate plans, annual
• performance plans, quarterly performance reports and mid-year reviews of
• Departmental Public Entities in consultation with relevant branches.
•   Support to Directorate in the appointment of public entity Board members.
•   Providing governance support regarding public entity.
•   Support Directorate with the management of governance projects and related
• engagements undertaken with Public Entities.

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Requirements:

•  A four-year Degree or equivalent qualification in Natural or Environmental Sciences plus six years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
•  Environmental Management Atmosphere, plant and soil interlinkages and dynamics.
•  Forestry dynamics in South Africa.
•  South African Vegetation Biomes.
•  Land Use and Land Use Change dynamics.
•  IPCCs work on Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU).
•  Climate Change.
•  Computer Modelling.
•  Global Change issues.
•  Project management.
•  Finance/budgeting Administration.
•  Climate Change and Adaptation.
•  PFMA, other Financial Management and associated prescripts.
•  Technical and financial reporting.
•  Public Service legislation.
•  Departmental policies and procedures.

Skills: organizing skills; basic facilitation skills; communication skills; computer literacy; technical writing skills; presentation skills; project management skills; interpersonal skills; analytical thinking; networking skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices; Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
•  Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
•  Strong organization, coordination, and planning ability.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication.
•  Interpersonal, self-driven and approachable.
•  Solutions-driven and proactive.
•  Ability to work both independently and in a team; ability to work under pressure.

Duties:

•  Facilitate and coordinate carbon sinks research and climate change mitigation responses related to land and ocean.
•  Facilitate the development, review, and alignment of exiting AFOLU sector policies, legislation and regulation that have an impact on national carbon sinks.
•  Support the development of sectoral emission targets/carbon budgets/policies, measures, and instruments (carbon tax) to achieve emissions reductions for the AFOLU sector.
•  Model/project and update emissions profile for the AFOLU sector and stratify by national and sub-national scale.
•  Analysis and review of the AFOLU sector greenhouse gas inventory data.
•  To co-ordinate and facilitate arrangements for stakeholder consultation in the AFOLU sector.

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Requirements:

•   National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting/Financial Management or equivalent qualification within the related field.
•   A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Financial Management or related field.
•   Knowledge of financial management, accounting, and business practices.
•   Knowledge in Supply Chain Management. Knowledge of BAS and LOGIS.
•   Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks.
•   Ability to apply policies, strategies, and legislation.
•   Ability to work under pressure, ability to work individually and in a team and abilityto work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
•   Good interpersonal relations skills, good computer skills and advance skills infinancial management.

Duties:

•   Provide effective implementation of internal control measures within finance and SCM.
•   Verify that all required supporting document are attached and all necessary process were followed. 
•   Coordinate and ensure that payments are paid within 30 days as per PFMA.
•   Monitor and review of policies, delegations, and business processes within finance and SCM.
•   Ensure that departmental policies and prescripts are reviewed on a regular basis. Provide effective coordination of audit. 
• Ensuring the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of audit action plans derived from internal and external audit findings and Update audit tracker.
•   Ensure the prevention, detection, and reporting of unauthorized, irregular, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

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Requirements:

•   National Diploma (NQF 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Environment/ Biodiversity Conservation or related field.
•   Knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998), National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004) and the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (57 of 2003) An understanding of biodiversity and conservation management national policies and legislative frameworks in environmental management.
•   Planning and coordination skills.
•   Good computer skills.
•   The ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.
•   Knowledge of managing projects; good communication skills (verbal and written).
•   Good report writing.
•   The ability to work independently and in a team.
•   A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within South Africa an internationally would be added advantages.

Duties:

•   Provide Support in implementation of the Biodiversity Stewardship (BDS) Programme.
•   Provide scientific and technical support in post establishment support of biodiversity stewardship sites.
•   Arrange and conduct site visits and prepare site visit reports.
•   Provide in support the development and implementation of the National Botanical Gardens Expansion strategy.
•   Coordinate the procurement process to publish the revision of the NBF (National Biodiversity Framework) on government gazette for implementation.
•   Coordinate the development of biodiversity legislation tools to mitigate threats
•   Provide support in the coordination of stakeholder meetings to identify Critical Biodiversity Areas and ecosystems.
•   Facilitate the procurement process to publish the NEMA Section 24J Biodiversity Offset Guideline.
•   Provide scientific inputs into draft Bioregional Plans.
•   Provide scientific and technical support in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation in local government.
•   Coordinate awareness raising events for biodiversity planning and commemoration of International Day (IDB) for Biodiversity.
•   Develop systems to manage, process and analyse information and data for reporting.
•   Stakeholder relation and management.

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Requirements:

•   National Diploma (NQF6) in Office Management, Public Management, Business Management, or relevant qualification.
•   A minimum of one (1) year experience in executive support and office administration function.
•   Good interpersonal skills, good communication (written and verbal), decision making, analytical and organizing skills.
•   Good computer literacy with knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, outlook, and internet.
•   Good administration, diary management, document management; email and telephone screening skills.
•   An understanding of public service systems and procedures will also serve as an advantage.
•   Ability to work under pressure and work independently with limited supervision.
•   Willingness to work after hours, as and when required.

Duties:

•   Render efficient secretarial support.
•   Provide efficient and effective administrative support.
•   Provide logistical support.
•   Provide financial administration services management.
•   Provide document management support
• Provide Client Liaison support.
•   Manage and maintain leave register.
•   Perform any other administrative related functions.

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Requirements:

•   Undergraduate Degree (NQF7) or Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA.
•   A minimum of five (5) years’ experience In Human Resource Management at a middle / senior managerial level.
•   Knowledge of and understanding of the Human Resource Development legislation and regulatory framework, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
•   Knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management, Learning development and Performance Management.
•   Ability to gather and analyze information.
•   Knowledge of HR practice and procedures, administrative procedures, project management, personnel management, strategic planning management, leadership management, people management and change management.
•   Experience and knowledge of policy development and implementation, financial management.
•   Sound research, analytical, organising, planning and presentation.
•   Good communication skills (both verbal and report writing) interpersonal, coordination and stakeholder liaison.
•   Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government.

Duties:

•   The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of performance management for coastal regions.
•   Manage and conduct performance appraisals, ensure the implementation of PMDS Framework, conduct performance training to managers and employees.
•   Conduct and manage ADHOCS and appeals.
•   Ensure the provision of support in reducing the vacancy and turnover rate. Manage recruitment, selection and appointment of staff, manage pre-employment verifications (reference check, verification of qualifications, etc.) of recommended candidates, manage competency assessments for recommended SMS members, facilitate the implementation of the Retention Policy.
•   Compliance with regulatory framework in respect of Management of Service Benefits and condition.
•   Provide advice on service benefits and conditions, review service benefits and conditions related policies ensure the implementation of HRD strategy for coastal regions.
•   Facilitate and manage the implementation of internship, bursary, orientation, and induction programmes, oversee leadership (SMS) training/development interventions. 

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Requirements:

•   Undergraduate Degree (NQF7) or Advanced Diploma in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Human Resources Management /Development, or relevant qualification recognized by SAQA.
•   A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Organisational Development/Design environment at a middle / senior managerial level.
•   Knowledge of Public Service legislation and regulatory framework.
•   Understanding of organizational development principles and procedures.
•   Project and financial management.
•   Ability to develop and apply policies.
•   Knowledge of HR and organizational design practices.
•   Understanding of job evaluation processes.
•   Ability to lead multidisciplinary team.
•   Knowledge of evaluate / equate system.
•   Contract management.
•   Administrative procedures, personnel management and monitoring and control.
•   Sound coordination, organizing and planning skills.
•   Good communication skills (both verbal and report writing), interpersonal, programme and project management and stakeholder liaison.
•   Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government.

Duties:

•   The successful incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the development and
• maintenance of the organizational structure and facilitate approval.
•   Oversee and manage OD investigation.
•   Over the process of review and update of functional structure.
•   Oversee the provision of job evaluation and ensure development and review job descriptions.
•   Ensure the development of JE plan and prioritization of posts.
•   Monitor and ensure effective job evaluation of posts.
•   Attend JE forums and give feedback on latest developments.
•   Oversee the provision of business process management services.
•   Ensure the mapping and improvement of business processes for every structural change that affects functioning of a business unit.
•   Manage the development of standard operating procedures and productivity enhancement for the department.  
• Oversee and manage the facilitation of change management processes.
•   Ensure the implementation of change management processes.
•   Drive the execution of change management plans.
•   Ensure the review of change effectiveness once implemented.
•   Develop, review and implement policies and strategies and provide advice to stakeholders.
•   Research and benchmark best practices.
•   Develop and review policies and strategies

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Requirements:

•  National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Journalism / Communication or equivalent qualification within the related field.
•  A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or
• equivalent).
•  Knowledge of media and communications programme and project management and financial management.
•  Sound understanding of language editing formats and quality control mechanisms. 
• Administrative procedures.
•  Strong journalistic writing skill.
•  Excellent communication (written and verbal), coordination, sound planning and organizing skills.
•  Information evaluation, creativity, innovative and logical in decision-making.
•  Excellent research skills.
•  Good interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to lead, motivate and coach a team.
•  Ability to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
•  A valid driver’s license.

Duties:

•  Manage the process of researching, writing, and editing of information. Draft
• opinion pieces, letters to the editor, media statements and speeches. Monitor and
• analyse media coverage.
•  Draft media responses, media statements, fact sheets.
•  Provide content editing functions. 
• Monitor media analysis and develop interventions.
•  Assess the coverage of critical stories and develop possible interventions where required.
•  Support media engagement function.
•  Coordinate proactive media interviews, press briefings and other media engagement activities.
•  Draft communications, media strategies/plan.
•  Contribute towards the development of the department’s communication strategies and implementation plans.
•  Contribute towards evaluation of communications and public awareness strategies.
•  Draft and implement media (communication) plans for various programmes.
•  Prepare exit reports for communication and media plans. 

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Requirements:

•   Appropriate Honours Degree (NQF8) in Environmental Management/Science or relevant qualification.
•   A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in the related field.
•   Extensive technical and management experience in environmental and in project management.
•   Knowledge of Environmental management.
•   Chemicals And Waste Management.
•   Strategic coordination/ planning.
•   Business planning.
•   Knowledge of policy development.
•   Knowledge of policies, legislation, and procedures.
•   Organisation performance management.
•   Risk management.
•   Audit procedures.
•   Research methodologies and presentation.
•   Project management.
•   Accessing and operating the computerized post tracking system.
•   Formats and routes of documentation throughout the department.
•   Quality Control of documents.
•   Different specialised fields of the branches and chief directorates expertise and responsibility.
•   Organising skills, facilitation skills.
•   Good command of written and oral English and any other official language. Report/professional/technical writing skills.
•   Computer literacy.
•   Strategic, analytical and creative thinking.
•   Innovative and proactive.
•   Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
•   Ability to gather and analyse information.
•   Proven leadership skills. 
• Ability to develop and apply policies.
•   Ability to work independently and in a team.
•   Ability to provide overall strategic guidance.
•   Ability to lead multidisciplinary team.
•   Good interpersonal relations skills.
•   Ability to work under extreme pressure.
•   Conflict management and resolution.
•   Ability to organise and plan under pressure.
•   Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.
•   Responsibility and Loyalty.
•   Discipline.

Duties:

•   Process Waste management applications and Integrated Environmental Authorisation.
•   Review Environmental Impact Assessment reports and provide written comments.
•   Draft WML decisions based on submitted Environmental Impact Reports.
•   Draft Integrated Environmental Permits (IPS) decisions based on submitted Environmental Impacts Reports.
•   Conduct Facilities Waste Management Activities site visits.
•   Draft Waste Management Licenses (WML) decisions.
•   Prepare and draft decisions on WML Variations, WML Surrenders, WML Transfers of Ownership, WML Timeframe Renewals.
•   Prepare and Draft Decisions on Waste Applications in terms of Waste Exclusions Regulations.
•   Receive, and comprehensively Evaluate the Risk Assessment Reports submitted for the exclusion of waste stream or portion thereof from the definition of Waste. 

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Requirements:

•  An undergraduate qualification in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Development Planning, or relevant qualification on NQF 7 within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
•  Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level within the relevant field.
•  Knowledge of environmental and development issues (globally, regionally, locally).
•  Extensive knowledge of international relations and bilateral and multilateral finance and governance with specific focus on environment and sustainable development.
•  Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters.
•  Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting.
•  Project Management skills. Service orientated.
•  Sound organizing, planning and leadership skills.
•  Knowledge of HR management practices.
•  Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies, and legislation.
•  Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and  interpersonal skills.
•  Stakeholder engagement; Negotiation skills; Public Relations; Research skills.
•  Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
•  Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as
• endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).

Duties:

•  Manage and coordinate international governance relations, African, bilateral, and multilateral cooperation, and related resource mobilization.
•  Manage policy research, stakeholder consultation, lobbying and negotiations on African, Bilateral (North-South and South-South) and multilateral environmental and Sustainable Development engagements including trade and environment related programmes.
•  Manage and coordinate the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on implementation of environmental and sustainable development programmes and projects resourced from multi-lateral and bilateral sources  Manage technical and administrative support on the implementation of the Greening Programme nationally, flagship projects coordinate sector green economy action. Provide international relations support services.
•  Manage the provision of a Departmental international focal point administration, international cooperation communication and information management and dissemination services. 

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Requirements:

•   An Undergraduate in Business Administration/Bachelor of Law or equivalent qualification on NQF 7 within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
•   Five (5) years of experience in Public Management at a middle/senior managerial level preferably in an institutional governance or entity oversight environment.
•   Public entity governance processes and procedures.
•   Knowledge of The King (I, II, III & IV) reports and codes on good governance principles, Law/Legal Studies, General research methodology, Monitoring and evaluation systems and tools, PFMA and financial management, corporate governance protocol, government planning process, monitoring and evaluation process.
•   Skills, financial management, coordination, organizational and planning, communication, and stakeholder liaison (written and spoken), decision-making, report writing, project management and people management and empowerment.
•   Personal attributes: Innovative and proactive.
•   Ability to work long hours, Ability to gather and analyze information, Proven
• leadership skills.
•   Ability to develop and apply policies.
•   Ability to work independently and in a team.
•   Ability to lead multidisciplinary team.
•   Good interpersonal relations skills.
•   Ability to work under extreme pressure and conflict management.
•   Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership
• Programme.

Duties:

•   Provide corporate governance support to the Department and the Executive Authority on matters relating to Public Entities oversight.
•   Develop, monitor implementation, and review corporate governance framework/agreement between Minister and Board of Directors of Entities.
•   Provide strategic support for the development, review, monitoring and reporting of Public Entities five-year corporate strategy and Annual performance plans.
•   Manage the development of the Remuneration Framework for Public Entities Board of Directors.
•   Provide corporate governance advice to executive management and the Shareholder regarding entity matters.
•   Conduct bi-annual governance engagements with Public Entity Board Secretaries

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Requirements:

•  An undergraduate qualification in Environmental Management or Development Planning or relevant qualification on NQF 7 within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
•  Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level within the relevant field.
•  Knowledge of environmental and development issues (globally, regionally, locally).
•  Experience and knowledge in climate change policy development and an awareness of SA and government’s priorities in this regard.
•  Knowledge and skills to be able to contribute to the development of integrated, sound strategies towards mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
•  Specialist knowledge of the latest international and national theory and developments in respect of environmental impact, land use and spatial planning legislation, policies, and strategies.
•  Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters.
•  Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies, and legislation.
•  Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills; stakeholder engagement; negotiation skills; public relations; research skills.
•  Sound organizing, planning and leadership skills.
•  Knowledge of HR management practices.
•  Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies, and legislation.
•  Ability to work under pressure and long hours (delete).
•  Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG)

Duties:

•  Manage, coordinate and lead research for the preparation, formulation, and approval of South African positions on climate change related multi-lateral and cooperation agreements including the lobbying thereof.
•  Manage, coordinate, and lead the negotiations of approved South African positions on climate change in various related multilateral and bilateral fora.
•  Manage and coordinate the implementation of UNFCCC decisions and the reporting thereof.