Jobs at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• A four-year Degree (NQF8) in Natural or Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification plus six years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Knowledge PFMA, MRV Framework, UNFCCC and ETF under the Paris Agreement.
• Understanding of Climate Change Policies and Programmes as well as international reporting obligations and requirements.
• Knowledge of international reporting on climate change. Planning and organizing skills, communication skills (written and spoken); programme and project Management, listening skills, writing skills, Decision-making skills, report writing skills and computer Literacy.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative and proactive. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. 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. Conflict management and resolution. Ability to organize and plan under pressure. Ability to collect and interpret information and reports. Interpersonal relations.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Sciences or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA), National veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA) including other relevant Environmental Legislations such as NEMA, NEMBA.
• Knowledge of government’s pro-poor policies and strategies Development and support of SMMEs.
• Knowledge of the legislation and policies related to Intergovernmental Relations.
• Knowledge of government administrative procedures (Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations).
• Knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector.
• Project and programme management.
• Enumeration for collection of data.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work individual and in team.
• A Valid Driving License and must be willing to travel.