Fresh Jobs at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management/Administration/Business Administration or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). 

Duties

• Ensure provision of Departmental international focal point administration, international cooperation communication and information management and dissemination. Provide Departmental international focal point services for Multi-lateral Agreements and other international conventions. Ensure the management and dissemination of international cooperation information. Ensure provision of delegation support for international engagements.
• Oversee the logistical arrangements to support South African delegations to effectively participate in international engagements. Manage the coordination and administration of international travel programmes for the Department. Ensure provision of general support services for the Chief Directorate. Manage the Chief Directorate inputs into the development of the Branch APP.
• Facilitate the submission of PMDS documents of officials within the Chief Directorate and ensure compliance with PMDS. Monitor and provide oversight into the Chief Directorate financial expenditure. Provide procurement support services for the Chief Directorate. Coordinate and provide support for international projects and implementation.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of international relations and diplomacy. Good command of written and oral English and any other official language. Knowledge of strategic coordination/planning, business planning, report, professional writing and policy development. Knowledge and understanding of business process management, organization, performance management, risk management and audit procedures. Understanding of project management. Good understanding of administrative procedures and quality control of documents.
• Knowledge of government policies and legislations such as PAJA, PAIA, PFMA and other Financial Management and associated prescripts. Planning and organizing skills, facilitation skills, communication skills, technical writing skills and interpersonal relations. Computer literacy. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels. Ability to work independently and in a team. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision. Sense of responsibility and loyalty.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in organizational development or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).

Duties

• Manage organizational alignment and maintenance of the establishment and structure. Review and develop a detailed organisational structure. .Conduct research and study all relevant statutory documents to inform amendments on the organizational structure. Manage and monitor the job evaluation and job descriptions processes.
• Facilitate and coordinate job evaluation of posts in line with the Directorate’s Annual and Operation Plan. Facilitate the appointment and training of JE panel members. Develop and align JE plan and ensure prioritizations for grading of posts (vacant, newly created). Facilitate the development of job descriptions. Develop and review JE policy whenever necessary. Research, interviews and benchmarking with other Departments. Ensure facilitation and coordination of business process mapping and standard operating procedure. Manage the mapping of business processes for all services.
• Develop standard operating procedures for all services. Facilitate and coordinate the change management interventions. Facilitate change management workshops for all affected stakeholders. Facilitate the migration, matching and placing of staff as a result of structural changes. Facilitate the implementation of Organizational Functionality Assessment and the implementation of the action plan. Facilitate information sharing to all relevant stakeholders. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forensic Investigations, Auditing, Law, Risk Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Accreditation or Membership with Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioner (ICFP).
• Five (5) years’ experience in Forensic Investigation and Fraud Prevention or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).

Duties

• Conduct investigations on fraud and corruption allegations. Effective and efficient development and review of fraud management frameworks: Fraud risk management, ethics Management, provide a compliance, advisory and facilitation role in the Department’s management of ethics.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in collective bargaining/labour relations of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).

Duties

• Manage and represent at the Departmental Bargaining Chamber and provide support. Manage and coordinate collective bargaining processes. Coordinate DBC meetings and represent the department. Ensure participation of Unions on Departmental committees. Facilitate negotiations on behalf of the Department to ensure effective and compliant outcomes. Presenting proposals and establishing ground rules. Bargaining by exchanging offers and counteroffers, often involving "good faith" negotiations.
• Ensure implementation of agreements emerging from bargaining structures. Manage and facilitate capacity-building (workshops and training) initiatives on employee relations matters to enhance organizational capability and ensure effective application of Labour relations policies and practice. Identify gaps and provide advice on the required development. Manage the coordination of workshops on employee relations processes and ensure stakeholders are engaged on course content. Provide employee relations advisory services to management and staff, ensuring informed decision-making and compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and Labour legislation. 
• Support and advise managers in the drafting and issuance of intention and warning letters, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, policies, and procedural fairness. Advise Managers and supervisors on management of discipline in the workplace especially progressive discipline. Provide guidance on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and dispute resolution processes. Review and recommend appropriate actions in complex employee relations cases. Provide expert input on organizational policies to ensure compliance with labour laws and best practices.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in service conditions and benefits will be an added advantage. PERSAL introduction certificate will serve as an added advantage

Duties

• Processing of service benefits transactions on leave of absence, allowances, medical assistance, long service recognition, pension, resettlement, service termination and injury on duty. Provide advice and guidance to clients regarding the above benefits. Compile and keep databases on all matters of service benefits and conditions. Respond to client’s enquiries.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology/social sciences (NQF7) or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Counsellor or Psychologist or South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Employee health and wellness of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent).

Duties

• Coordinate the implementation of wellness management programmes. Implement the Health and Wellness strategic framework. Coordinate the implementation of assessment, counselling and referral services to all vulnerable employees. Analyse individual and group needs to identify psycho-social risks and recommend interventions and action plans. Coordinate the implementation of managerial training and other related life skills training for employees. Coordinate the annual review of wellness management policies. Coordinate the implementation of HIV and TB management programmes.
• Coordinate the implementation of Health and Productivity Management programmes. Coordinate the implementation of Health screens of employees. Coordinate the implementation of various health awareness and education activities according to the wellness schedule and health calendar. Coordinate the compilation of Employee Health and Wellness reports, manage the appointment, a of the and management and all processes relating to external EHW service providers. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public / Office Management, Business Management, or relevant qualification within related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of one (1) year experience in executive support and office administration function.

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 & Qualifications

• National Diploma/Degree (NQF6) in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification within the related field. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Service Conditions and Benefits. Experience in managing Policy on Incapacity Leave and ill - Health Retirement (PILIR) and experience in managing service termination process

Duties

• Manage and monitor the implementation of service benefits and conditions such as leave allowances, resettlement, medical assistance, and long service recognition in line with relevant prescripts. Ensure the successful implementation of policies on matters related to human resource management to adhere to the relevant prescripts/legislation.
• Conduct information sharing sessions on service benefits and conditions. Manage the performance of other remunerative work outside the public service and financial disclosures. Manage Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill- Health Retirement (PILIR). Manage the implementation service termination process and exit interviews

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 9 or ABET Level 2 Certificate. Experience in rendering cleaning services will be an added advantage. Understanding one of the official languages used in the Department.

Duties

• Provide cleaning service in the department, Cleaning of offices, boardrooms, kitchen, and passages, Clean the computer printer and cabinets, Provide support for meetings in the department, washing cups and filling up water bottles removing waste and disposing of the main dustbin, handling cleaning material, using the cleaning material and equipment in a prescribed manner, prepare tea and water for meetings, removing and washing cups after the meeting, maintain and update stock levels.
• Keep stock (cutlery, crockery, cleaning equipment, refill beverage) list and levels of cutlery and crockery. Receive and pack stock, and report faults, loss, and breakage of utensils/equipment.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 9 or ABET Level 2 Certificate. Experience in rendering cleaning services will be an added advantage. Understanding one of the official languages used in the Department.

Duties

• Provide cleaning service in the department, Cleaning of offices, boardrooms, kitchen, and passages, Clean the computer printer and cabinets, Provide support for meetings in the department, washing cups and filling up water bottles removing waste and disposing of the main dustbin, handling cleaning material, using the cleaning material and equipment in a prescribed manner, prepare tea and water for meetings, removing and washing cups after the meeting, maintain and update stock levels.
• Keep stock (cutlery, crockery, cleaning equipment, refill beverage) list and levels of cutlery and crockery. Receive and pack stock, and report faults, loss, and breakage of utensils/equipment.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Forestry or related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• A valid driving license and willing to travel. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

Duties

• Develop and review state forest transfer models, frameworks, guidelines and tools. Facilitate the implementation of the forest transfer framework. Facilitate post settlement support in terms of the transfer of state forest. Identify key stakeholders on the transfer agreement. Mobilise funding on behalf of beneficiaries
• Develop and negotiate the conclusion of forest transfer agreements. Consult internal and external stakeholders in terms of transfer matters. Obtain legal opinion on the transfer agreement. Develop frameworks and guidelines for post settlement support.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification in Forestry or equivalent qualification (NQF7) within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a Middle/Senior Management level. Experience in Research and Forestry Management or related field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Duties

• Manage forestry research, development, and innovation in the sector. Ensure that the research function keeps up with the world trends. Manages the research function and funding. Manage the development of national norms and standards for sustainable forest management. Manage the development of principles, criteria, Indicators, and Standards for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM).
• Ensure provision of scientific forest management guidelines, best practices, and assistance to the Branch and broader forestry sector. Manage the provision of specialist technical advice and support to the Branch and other relevant stakeholders. Manage the provision of forestry subject inputs towards integrated environmental management. Facilitate and monitor the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of sustainable forestry management business processes.
• Provision of strategic forestry information and knowledge to support policy development and decision-making. Ensure compliance with the national and international forestry reporting requirements. Coordinate and manage spatial and non-spatial information gathering, processing, and analysis. Coordinate regional Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and processes for gathering data and mapping. Maintain a comprehensive GIS database for the region with maps and environmental data. Oversee the development of GIS reports, for further action.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (NQF9) in Chemical Engineering, Natural or Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in the relevant field. 

Duties

• Conduct Report Verification for Carbon Tax. Conduct technical verification and review of company-level GHG reports to support carbon tax validation processes for the IPPU and Waste. Assess the completeness, accuracy, and methodological appropriateness of emissions data submitted by regulated entities. Evaluate verification statements and independent assessor reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure alignment between reported emissions, carbon tax submissions, and national inventory data. Provide Technical Leadership and Inventory Management for the Industrial Processes Product Use and Waste Sectors. Lead the development, compilation, and enhancement of Green House Gas inventories for the IPPU and Waste sectors in accordance with IPCC guidelines and UNFCCC reporting requirements.
• Oversee methodological selection, emission factor development, and activity data management to ensure scientific robustness. Support the allocation of carbon budgets for companies in the IPPU sector. Support the development of regulations for the management of synthetic greenhouse gases. Conduct Green House Gas emissions scenario modelling and analysis. Support the development and application of emissions projection models for the IPPU and Waste sectors to inform national mitigation pathways. Analyse baseline and alternative emissions scenarios to assess the potential impact of policies, regulations, and technological interventions. Collaborate with modelling teams, research institutions, and policy units to ensure consistency between inventory data and projections. Conduct research studies and implement funding initiatives. Guide and coordinate research studies aimed at improving emissions estimation, emission factors, mitigation options, and data systems for the IPPU and Waste sectors. Identify priority research needs to address inventory uncertainties, verification challenges, and modelling gaps.
• Support the mobilisation, allocation, and management of funding for sector-specific research and analytical studies. Review and integrate research outputs into national inventories, modelling frameworks, and policy processes. Enhance data systems and drive continuous improvement. Support the enhancement of GHG data management, reporting, and verification systems. Promote integration between inventory databases, modelling tools, and regulatory reporting platforms. Monitor international best practice and recommend innovations to strengthen inventory, verification, and modelling systems.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (NQF9) in Chemical Engineering, Natural or Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in the relevant field. 

Duties

• Conduct Report Verification for Carbon Tax. Conduct technical verification and review of company-level GHG reports to support carbon tax validation processes for the IPPU and Waste. Assess the completeness, accuracy, and methodological appropriateness of emissions data submitted by regulated entities. Evaluate verification statements and independent assessor reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure alignment between reported emissions, carbon tax submissions, and national inventory data. Provide Technical Leadership and Inventory Management for the Energy Sectors. Lead the development, compilation, and enhancement of GHG inventories for the Energy in accordance with IPCC guidelines and UNFCCC reporting requirements. Oversee methodological selection, emission factor development, and activity data management to ensure scientific robustness. Support the allocation of carbon budgets for companies in the energy sector. Support the development of GHG emissions accounts. Conduct Green House Gas emissions scenario modelling and analysis. Support the development and application of emissions projection models for the Energy sectors to inform national mitigation pathways. Analyze baseline and alternative emissions scenarios to assess the potential impact of policies, regulations, and technological interventions. Collaborate with modelling teams, research institutions, and policy units to ensure consistency between inventory data and projections.
• Conduct research studies and implement funding initiatives. Guide and coordinate research studies aimed at improving emissions estimation, emission factors, mitigation options, and data systems for the Energy sectors. Identify priority research needs to address inventory uncertainties, verification challenges, and modelling gaps. Support the mobilisation, allocation, and management of funding for sector-specific research and analytical studies. Review and integrate research outputs into national inventories, modelling frameworks, and policy processes. Enhance data systems and drive continuous improvement. Support the enhancement of GHG data management, reporting, and verification systems for the energy sector. Promote integration between inventory databases, modelling tools, and regulatory reporting platforms. Monitor international best practice and recommend innovations to strengthen inventory, verification, and modelling systems.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of environmental and development issues (globally, regionally, locally). Good understanding and knowledge of emission and sequestration processes, as well as sources and sinks in the respective sectors. Programme and Project Management. Knowledge of industrial processes and their related greenhouse gas emissions. Ability to conduct greenhouse gas emission reviews. Understanding of South Africa’s greenhouse gas emission profile and climate change mitigation.
• Extensive knowledge of climate change mitigation issues, including legal and policy frameworks and other barriers, the economics and technical requirements of low carbon development. Ability to conduct research, gather and analyse information. Knowledge of atmospheric chemistry and industry process applications. Data collection and analysis. Modelling and coordination. Good communication (written and spoken), analytical, organisational and report writing skills. Information Management. Sense of responsibility and loyalty. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in case and compliance management or relevant field. PERSAL introduction certificate.

Duties

• Manage and track all Labour Relations cases. Develop and maintain the Labour Relations case management system. Screening of all received cases. Document preparation and distribution of case documents. Receive complaints and liaise with relevant stakeholders. Facilitate and manage Labour Relations inquiries. Provide administration and management reporting compliance.
• Work collaboratively with case workers to ensure efficient document management. Perform analysis on relevant metrics as defined by Management and prepare compliance monthly/quarterly/annual reports. Ensure that all grievance, misconduct and dispute cases are captured on PERSAL. Facilitate the implementation of grievance rules and procedures.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Forestry or Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Management or Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in the relevant field.

Duties

• Compile Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Inventory. Lead the compilation and annual review of the LULUCF component of South Africa’s National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory. Identify data and information requirements for LULUCF emissions estimation. Collect, collate, and validate data for the Forest and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector. Conduct QA/QC processes and ensure data integrity and methodological consistency.
• Compile LULUCF emission inventory reports and implement GHG improvement programmes. Review Carbon Sequestration. Review sequestration submissions from GHG reporting entities for Carbon Tax compliance. Conduct research to identify other activities that needs to be subjected to carbon sequestration under the carbon tax. Oversee the independent verification scheme for carbon sequestration. Collaborate with the forestry and pulp and paper industry to improve transparency in reporting by third-party timber growers. Manage Land Mapping and Data Systems.
• Set up and operationalise a land-mapping platform to support sustainable LULUCF emissions compilation. Develop and maintain land-use change datasets and land-use change matrices. Analyse mitigation actions using geospatial and land-use data. Strengthen digital systems that support LULUCF monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). Provide Governance and Reporting Support. Support implementation of the Climate Change Act, specifically as it relates to LULUCF and land-based emissions. Contribute to domestic and international reporting, including Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), National Communications, and other UNFCCC submissions. Support development and operationalization of standards and guidelines for the FOLU sector.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resource Management/Development or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ proven experience in the field of Human Resources Management, with a specific focus on Human Resources Development. Experience in facilitating training and the development opportunities for staff.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement executive coaching for managers. Facilitate the development of coaching database. Coordinate Bid Evaluation Committee meetings. Communicate with service providers. Coordinate and implement executive development learning interventions for senior manager. Coordinate and implement executive development programmes and ad-hoc training for senior managers.
• Coordinate and implement learning network sessions for MMS & SMS and for level 4- 10. Coordinate the Departments learning network sessions for MMS and SMS members and for level 8 and below. Coordinate and implement the induction for SMS. Coordinate and facilitate the orientation of the department. Coordinate the registration of new entrants with School of Governments. Coordinate the research requests from stakeholders (Internal and external).

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Chemical Engineering, Natural or Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in the relevant field.

Duties

• Oversee the implementation and administration of the Carbon Tax. Coordinate with SARS for carbon tax verification processes. Work with SARS to ensure the Carbon Tax- Carbon Budget compliance accounting system is working efficiently and errors are avoided. Facilitate workshops and consultations to improve reporting quality and compliance. Represent the department in intergovernmental and technical forums on GHG reporting and carbon tax. Manage and implement data validation and verification procedures. Oversee the reviews of GHG emissions reports submitted by regulated entities.
• Validate data accuracy against prescribed methodologies under the Climate Change Act and Carbon Tax Act. Oversee the Identification discrepancies and initiate corrective actions with data providers. Prepare verification reports for internal use and for SARS to support carbon tax liability assessments. Prepare an annual report on the state of carbon tax/trading emissions accounting containing recommendations for continuous improvement. Implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures within data systems. Design and implement robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocols for emissions data.
• Conduct periodic audits of data systems and reporting processes. Train internal teams and external stakeholders on QA/QC standards. Develop Emission Methodologies. Guide the development, refinement, and implementation of emissions reporting methodologies, tools, and sector-specific approaches for regulated activities. Provide technical guidance and clarification to industry on emissions estimation methods, data quality requirements, and reporting obligations. Strengthen emissions reporting frameworks while maintaining regulatory integrity. Periodically review the validation and verification guidelines for GHG emissions reporting, carbon budgets and mitigation plans. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field.

Duties

• Provide End User Support and Training. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues. Create and maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures. Develop and implement incident response plans. Ensure System Availability and Reliability. Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to detect and address potential issues proactively. Respond promptly to system outages and other critical incidents. Collaborate with the IT security team to establish and enforce information security measures.
• Provide system Development and Maintenance Support. Engage with service providers for support, and maintenance of systems. Implement and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline repetitive tasks. Identify and address system performance bottlenecks. Provide Information Management services and Data Analysis. Establish and maintain a records management system. Ensure proper documentation, retention, and archiving of records. Collaborate with climate change or GHG inventory experts to derive insights from organizational data. Develop and generate reports to support decision-making processes.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. One (1) year experience in Organisational Development or relevant field. PERSAL introduction certificate and the Compensate-Evaluate system will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Provide support on organisational development investigations. Conduct preliminary analysis on existing functions. Coordinate meetings with stakeholders. Provide job evaluation support and compile job descriptions. Conduct job evaluation investigations. Develop and facilitate the review of job descriptions. Maintain the job description database. Provide support for business process mapping. Provide support in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Render support in change management interventions in line with OD investigations. Render support on the coordination of change management workshops for all affected stakeholders. Render support on the migration, matching and placing of staff as a result of structure and job evaluation changes. Provide administrative support for the JE and OD functions. Facilitate logistical arrangements to meetings. Provide secretariat support to meetings

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in organizational development or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).

Duties

• Manage organizational alignment and maintenance of the establishment and structure. Review and develop a detailed organisational structure. .Conduct research and study all relevant statutory documents to inform amendments on the organizational structure. Manage and monitor the job evaluation and job descriptions processes. Facilitate and coordinate job evaluation of posts in line with the Directorate’s Annual and Operation Plan. Facilitate the appointment and training of JE panel members. Develop and align JE plan and ensure prioritizations for grading of posts (vacant, newly created). Facilitate the development of job descriptions.
• Develop and review JE policy whenever necessary. Research, interviews and benchmarking with other Departments. Ensure facilitation and coordination of business process mapping and standard operating procedure. Manage the mapping of business processes for all services. Develop standard operating procedures for all services. Facilitate and coordinate the change management interventions. Facilitate change management workshops for all affected stakeholders. Facilitate the migration, matching and placing of staff as a result of structural changes. Facilitate the implementation of Organizational Functionality Assessment and the implementation of the action plan. Facilitate information sharing to all relevant stakeholders. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management/Office management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in office management and administration.

Duties

• Render chief user services. Procure goods and services for the Chief Directorate and facilitate the procurement of the stationery. Compile requisition forms (Log2) for goods and services. Capture the requisition on LOGIS. Ensure that order numbers are followed up with supply chain management. Render logistical support services. Book venues for meetings and workshops. Administer travel arrangements and handle travel claims. Provide administration support services.
• Arrange meetings. Prepare documents for workshops /training sessions and meetings. Management of the filing system. Render financial support services. Compile budget spreadsheet. Obtain BAS report to determine monthly expenditure status. Prepare monthly expenditure report and submit it to management. Arrange petty cash when needed. Provide inventory support services. Maintain the directorate’s asset register. Update the register when new office equipment is acquired.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management/Office management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in office management and administration.

Duties

• Render secretarial support to the DDG’s office. Effectively manage the diary of the DDG. Provide administrative support to the DDG’s Office. Provide support with consolidation and alignment of monthly reports, Parliamentary Questions, referrals, quarterly reports, or any ad-hoc requests for inputs. Receive and distribute documents. Consolidate and submit claims. Administer leave. Provide document management support in the DDG’s Office.
• Provide support with distribution of documents to relevant destinations. Draft internal and external memos, submissions and presentations. Manage incoming and outgoing documents. Render logistical support services. Coordinate travelling arrangements for the DDG. Submit advance request to Finance when required. Coordinate logistical arrangements for the meetings/workshop. Provide client liaison support services. Undertake proper screening of calls and management of e-mails. Provide information regarding departmental policies/strategies.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in a related field. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel. 

Duties

• Review and analyse geotechnical information to support the approval of engineering drawings and designs submitted for waste management licence applications, variations and 24G application. Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for geotechnical information products and applications to be utilise in the review and analysis of geotechnical studies.
• Gather, analyse and disseminate geotechnical information to support the Directorate in reviewing applications and assessing the performance of licensed sites. Develop and implement screening tool for drawing and designs that accompanies waste applications. Screening engineering drawings and designs submitted to department with waste applications.
• Develop and implement case management system for engineering drawings submitted with waste applications. Process registrations in terms of National Norms and Standards for Waste. Provide support in the development of guidelines to ensure that engineering designs and drawings meet engineering standards. Process registration for National Norms and Standards and exclusion authorisation. Review of Geotech Studies and climate change studies for submitted waste applications.  Develop guidelines for climate change studies in connection with waste activities.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in hydraulic, environmental engineering and geotechnical engineering. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel. 

Duties

• Manage and evaluate engineering drawings and designs submitted for new waste management license applications, variations and sections 24G waste management applications. Screen, review and approve design reports and drawings for new waste license applications, variation, 24G applications and registration in terms National Norms and Standards established in terms of Waste Act. Manage approval process for construction quality assurance and construction completion reports of waste facilities being licensed.
• Screen, review and approve construction quality assurance and construction completion report. Manage approval of alternative material to geosynthetic materials for the purpose of beneficial use in terms of exclusion regulations. Manage and develop case management system to support the Directorate in managing Engineering drawings and designs. Provide technical and research support. Conduct research of alternative waste material which will perform equivalent to geosynthetic material. Develop guidelines for engineering designs and drawings to ensure that relevant engineering standards are met. Develop guidelines for climate change studies in relation to waste activities.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in hydraulic, environmental engineering and geotechnical engineering. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel. 

Duties

• Review risk assessment report and risk management plan in accordance with exclusion regulations. Develop National Threshold Inventory to inform quality of waste to be excluded for beneficial use. Develop methodology and procedures to determine the threshold and risk of waste material to be excluded. Develop database of beneficial use of different waste streams. Process registration for National Norms and Standards for Waste.
• Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative assessment tool for exclusion application. Provide technical and research support to licensing Directorate on development of inventory for products derived waste. Develop quality standards for safe compost and organic waste. Research on products from wastes and parameters that need to be maintained to ensure that environment is not compromised. Develop housekeeping Standards for the storage of  storage and handling of hazardous waste. Develop and implement SOP for exclusion applications. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science Honours degree as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in natural science. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional natural science. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel. 

Duties

• Review and analyse geohydrological information to support the approval of engineering drawing and designs submitted for new waste management license applications, variations and 24G applications. Develop and implement methodologies, policies, system and procedures for geohydrological information products and applications to be utilised in the review and analysis of geohydrological studies.
• Gather, analyse and disseminate geohydrological information to support the Directorate in reviewing applications and assessing the performance of licensed sites. Provide support in approving design drawings and engineering for expansion of listed waste activity or any modification on licensed facilities. Process registration in terms of National Norms and Standards and the exclusion authorisation. Reviews climate change geohydrology and climate change studies that accompanies waste licence applications. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field. 

Duties

• Process/ manage waste management licences and associated applications; registrations and exclusion authorisation. Ensure that licences and associated decisions, exclusion authorisations and registrations are loaded on the EDMS, SAWIC and any platform made available. Report on performance of directorate. Screening of licence applications, registration request in terms of National Norms and Standards and exclusions applications.
• Maintain and Keep record of all registration request, exclusions and licence application and associated reports. Maintain and keep all the records of decisions and correspondence that relate to licensing system. To support directorate in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedure for managing applications. Manage schedule for reviews, site visits, Monitoring Committee Meeting; preapplication meeting, PAIA request and 24G Fine Committee meetings. Develop and implement tracking tool for waste applications.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in records management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Provide effective administration of incoming files and opening of files. Close employee file when an employee is transferred, deceased or resigns. Update control sheet and put documents numerically. Efficient and timeous administration of the incoming and outgoing mail. Stamp all mails and face value forms before distribution.
• Weigh the mail to determine the pricing using the post office guideline prices. Record courier items in the register and send to reception for collection. Administer outgoing files. Register outgoing files in the recording book and ensure that they are signed by clients. Administration of disposal and transfer of files. Receive ephemeral documents from branches. Compile list of archival value files to be transferred to National Archive.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in records management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Provide effective administration of incoming files and opening of files. Close employee file when an employee is transferred, deceased or resigns. Update control sheet and put documents numerically. Efficient and timeous administration of the incoming and outgoing mail. Stamp all mails and face value forms before distribution.
• Weigh the mail to determine the pricing using the post office guideline prices. Record courier items in the register and send to reception for collection. Administer outgoing files. Register outgoing files in the recording book and ensure that they are signed by clients. Administration of disposal and transfer of files. Receive ephemeral documents from branches. Compile list of archival value files to be transferred to National Archive.

go to method of application »

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in records management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Provide effective administration of incoming files and opening of files. Close employee file when an employee is transferred, deceased or resigns. Update control sheet and put documents numerically. Efficient and timeous administration of the incoming and outgoing mail. Stamp all mails and face value forms before distribution.
• Weigh the mail to determine the pricing using the post office guideline prices. Record courier items in the register and send to reception for collection. Administer outgoing files. Register outgoing files in the recording book and ensure that they are signed by clients. Administration of disposal and transfer of files. Receive ephemeral documents from branches. Compile list of archival value files to be transferred to National Archive.