Jobs Available at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in Financial Management and Accounting will be an added advantage. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Legislation, Sufficient knowledge of specific computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware financial management Accounting BAS, LOGIS, Public Service financial legislative frameworks.
• Adequate skills in computer use, Good interpersonal relations, Creativity, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to gather and analyse information.

Duties:

• Capturing of BAS payments and PERSAL transactions.
• Receive payments from internal control. Check compliance before payment can be captured. Verify payment and check for compliance of, order form, invoice number & dates, amount, log2 form, simultaneous receipt and banking details. Processing of Journals.
• Ensure that S&T claims are checked and verified before capturing.
• Ensure that S&T claims are paid with the time frame. Ensure the quality of claims. Updating of Management Reports and Administration of Stubs.

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Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations or relevant qualification in the related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Labour Relations or related field. Shortlisted candidates must be in possession of PERSAL introduction certificate. Knowledge of disciplinary code and procedures; grievance; mediation and arbitration procedures.
• Public Service legislation and resolutions. Ability to analyse and gather information. Programme and project management. Conflict resolution.
• Skills required: Good communication (written and verbal), sound organising and planning, and coordination. Good interpretation and application of legislation and policies. Computer literacy. The ability to work under pressure and long hours.

Duties:

• Handle misconduct cases. Conduct investigations and compile reports. Facilitate grievance procedures. Investigate grievances received and identify findings and recommendations on conclusion.
• Provide advice and development on labour relations matters. Handle dispute cases effectively. Facilitate the resolution of disputes. Provide Collective Bargaining Support and General Support on compliance for reporting to stakeholders.
• Represent the Department at the Departmental Bargaining Chamber (DBC). Communicate Monthly reports to Branches. Ensure that all grievance, misconduct, and dispute cases are captured on PERSAL. Update and manage database.

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Requirements:

• National Diploma on (NQF 6) in Public Administration or a relevant qualification in the related field. A minimum of one (1) year experience in administration or related field.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of procurement procedures. Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of financial management. Good Computer literacy (Ms Office package) and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills, and human relations skills. Ability to communicate with people at different levels. Ability to work individually and in a team. Ability to work long hours and with limited supervision. Ability to gather and analyse information.

Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Directorate and Directorates. Assist in the consolidation of monthly performance reports and supporting evidence for the Chief Directorate and Directorate. Develop and manage a filing system for the Directorate using electronic and hard copies. Render financial administrative support in procurement of goods and services.
• Compile required financial information (Budget breakdown and Procurement Plans). Prepare monthly expenditure reports. Render Chief User services and capture the requisition on LOGIS, make copies for future reference and submit the forms to Supply Chain Management (SCM) section.
• Verify the tax invoice and obtain authorization and processing of valid claims. Render logistical support. Make travel arrangements and handle travel allowance claims for personnel within the Chief Directorate and Directorate. Arrange and book venues for workshops or meetings. Consolidate and process invoices and follow up with SCM for payment of Service Providers

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Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or Honors Degree (NQF8) in Psychology or relevant qualification in the related field. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Employee Health and Wellness or a related field. Professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service. Professions (SACSSP) or Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS National Strategic Plan, DPSA EHW Strategic Framework, Health and behavioural risks in the workplace, Programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation and HR policies and procedures. Ability to work with difficult persons and to recognize and embrace Cultural diversity. Ability to gather and analyze information and to develop and apply policies.

Duties:

• Implementation of healthy lifestyle promotion (Supporting sports codes, Nutrition, and fitness programmes). Provide proactive information (Financial wellness, resilience workshops and preparation for retirement). Circulate wellness management articles.
• Conduct assessments, counselling and referral services to all vulnerable employees. Implement education and awareness sessions on HIV, TB and STI. Coordinate Wellness Champion/Peer Educator meetings. Assist with the facilitation of commemorating World AIDS Day.
• Implement a Health and Productivity Management programme. Coordinate blood donation services and wellness clinics or health screening.
• Provide logistical support for any Health and Wellness event. Implementation of Employee Health and Wellness policies and administration. Submit monthly reports on the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in Recruitment, Selection and Appointments will be an added advantage. knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act. Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organising and planning skills.
• Good analytical thinking, innovation, and creative skills. Good computer literacy. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to interpret policies and directives on HR matters. Ability to plan and organise the activities of the division. Ability to work long hours and under pressure.

Duties:

• Render recruitment, selection, and appointments support. Administer job applications.
• Provide support with the coordination and processing of appointment documents. Serve as technical advisor during shortlisting and interviewing process.
• Support effective Personnel Suitability Checks and administer and process placement of employees on PERSAL.
• Provide advice on all HR related matters

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Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Management Services/ Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification in the related field. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field Organisational Development.
• Understanding of the organisational development principles and procedures. Understanding of the Human Resource Management Legislation and regulatory framework. Knowledge of administrative procedures, Job Evaluation grading system, Job evaluation process and basic change management principles.
• Skills: Good Communication skills (written and spoken). Basic Research and analytics skills. Change Management, Presentation and People management skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily, gather, analyse information develop and apply policies. Be able to work individually and in team and to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict. Certification of PERSAL introduction and Job Evaluation (EVALUATE) system will be an added advantage.

Duties:

• Provide support on organizational development investigation. Receive and acknowledge request for structural changes and development. Conduct preliminary analysis on existing functions.
• Coordinate discussion meetings with stakeholders. Conduct job evaluation and compile job descriptions. Advise managers on the development and review of job descriptions.
• Provide support and gather information for the job content. Align job purpose and KPA’s with the business plans. Maintain job description database and provide statistic when required. Conduct JE investigation, general grading reports. Present results to the JE panel.
• Provide support for business process mapping. Render business process mapping. Provide support in the development of standard operating procedures. 

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Requirements:

• Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6) in Accounting/Forensic Accounting or relevant qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience required in the relevant field. Knowledge and experience in methods and techniques of basic research and financial analysis.
• An added benefit would be experience in the application of iBase, Analyst Notebook and MS Office. Ability to apply Laws to recording keeping and dissemination of restricted information. Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.
• Sound organizational and planning skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. High level of planning and coordination skills. Good communication skills and ability to work with arrange of people. Reliability, efficiency and the ability to work under pressure. Valid code 08 driver’s license and own vehicle.

Duties:

• Conduct analysis with associated affidavit statement on financial information/data received.
• Draft financial intelligence centre applications with associated feedback. Consolidate data, analyse trends and identify financial flows and associated indicators.
• Ensure the capturing of financial data. Conduct historical migration of existing financial data to National Environmental Crime Database (NECD).
• Facilitate liaison with relevant stakeholders. Participate in relevant meetings at National, Provincial or Agency levels as and when required. Facilitate administration and reporting services.

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Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) in Forestry or relevant equivalent qualification coupled with a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of the National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act 101 of 1998) and other environmental legislations and its practical application. knowledge of Operations Management. Problem Solving and Analysis. Project planning and Management. Good Communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism.
• Ability to gather and analyze information. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and resolve conflict. Good planning and organizing skills. Computer skills. Sense of responsibility and loyalty. Initiative and creativity. Ability to work long hours and willingness to travel.

Duties:

• Implementing operational plans for the plantations. Assist in updating annual plans for operations. Quality ensures the work rendered by services providers. Monitor compliance with applicable business processes for management of state forest plantations.
• Assist with the preparation of the Loss Report and provide evidence. Render technical support to forestry operations; Implement the Audit Action Plan and keep record of evidence. Provide the progress report on the implementation of the Audit Action Plan.
• Render forestry protection activities; Ensure protection of plantations from fires, livestock and pests. Assist with the implementation, enforcement and promotion of the National Act (NFA) and National Veld Forest Fire Act (NVFFA).
• Implement plans to prevent and combat veld and forest fires. Administer forestry support service. Participate in stakeholder engagements. Conduct awareness campaigns. Provide technical advice to stakeholders.

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Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Supply Chain Management or an appropriate qualification in a related field. A minimum of One (1) year experience in Supply Chain Management or related field. Knowledge of Logis system, logistics, acquisition, and business practices. Ability to maintain assets and inventory management systems and controls. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Ability to control and administer Database of the department.
• Sufficient knowledge of specific computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware. Logistics management, Acquisition and Contract management, Public Service legislative frameworks. Adequate Project management. Good interpersonal relations, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI). People Management and Empowerment. Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
• Ability to work individually and in a team. Creativity, Honesty, Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflicts. Sense of responsibility and loyalty, Initiative and creativity.

Duties:

• Ensure that assets are properly accounted for in the Asset Register and complies with National Treasury Guidelines. Update new additions, movements, transfers and disposals. Check and verify all transactions on Logis. Reconcile BAS with the Asset Register monthly. Monitor all entries made on the Asset Register as per minimum requirements.
• Conduct quarterly spot-checks and annual verification of assets and inventory items, reconcile the outcomes to the asset register. Ensure recording of redundant assets for disposal. Ensure Inventory stores are properly coordinated. Ensure user account management on the Logis system. Co-ordinate user training on the Logis system. Logging system related calls with Logik. Co-ordinate formal training for Logis users.
• Ensure that asset policies and procedures guidelines are implemented and ensure compliance thereof. Ensure that the Department’s asset requirements are included in the budget. Ensure proper annual reporting and reconciliations. Quality assurance of asset management processes. Supervision of staff.

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Requirements:

• Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural Science/Environmental Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in relevant field. Understanding of Project management. Knowledge of Alien vegetation control.
• Good communication skills and sound organization and planning skills. Knowledge of Working for Water policies and procedures, knowledge of legislation relevant to alien vegetation control will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts.
• Computer literacy, knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). People management, change management and empowerment skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision.

Duties:

• Provide project planning support services to the project by developing a strategic clearing plan and an Annual Plan of Operation (APO) for approval of budget allocation. Facilitate the implementation of project plans through the establishment of stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor implementation of project plans by conducting site audits to ensure compliance with Working for Water policies/standards, health and safety prescripts and various environment and agriculture legislation which governs alien vegetation control.
• Render project close out services by conducting final site inspections and facilitating the handing over of cleared land to the land user.

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Requirements:

• Degree/ National Diploma (NQF6) in Supply Chain Management or relevant qualification coupled with three (3) years’ experience in SCM or related field. Knowledge of Asset management, procurement, and business practices.
• Ability to establish and manage asset management systems and controls. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting, be able to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies, and legislation. Must have knowledge of HR management practices, perform in-house training for subordinates and be able to control and manage the assets of the department. Sufficient knowledge of specific computer software packages and efficient use of associated hardware.
• Be able to audit and financial field. Knowledge of relevant legislation PFMA, Departmental procedures, and prescripts. Must have adequate skills in computer use, and good interpersonal relations, stakeholder engagement, change management, knowledge management and people management. Ability to work individually and in a team and with difficult persons and to resolve conflict. Be able to apply policies.

Duties:

• Maintain asset register and conduct annual asset verifications. Report on damaged/unserviceable assets. Perform asset reconciliation after the verifications. Disposal of redundant/obsolete furniture and theft, losses of asset. Perform secretariat duties to the departmental disposal committee. Monthly reconciliation and reporting. Identify wrong allocations and liaise with finance to prepare the necessary journals.
• Report to system controller on challenges relating to the system and ensure calls are logged. Facilitate procurement of goods and services. Monitor the expediting of order commitments. Conduct Chief User Workshops on SCM. Conduct monthly Orientations for newly appointed officials. Authorize Orders on Logis system and Manual Orders. Check and verify Supply Chain documentation for correctness.
• Verify and confirm correct budget allocations. Finalize closed orders on Logis Online. Authorize the manual orders and ensure they are captured on Logis System within 3 working days after challenges have been resolved. Ensure proper record keeping.
• Ensure payments of goods and services within 30 days. Report on BEE expenditure per branch. Administer the lease register for leases. Complete and verify all monthly, quarterly, IFS and AFS reports within Logistics and Assets. Ensure audit readiness.

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Requirements:

• Degree/ National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management or relevant qualification coupled with three (3) years’ experience in related field. Understanding of building management legislation and regulatory framework. Knowledge and understanding of the National Archives Act, DPWI Giama, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of Administration Procedures, Personnel Management and Contract Management. Good leadership and Management skills. Ability to communicate with ministries, senior management and officials and the public in a professional manner. Be able to gather and analyse information and apply it correctly.
• Be able to work individually and in a team, work with difficult people and also be able to work under pressure. Must be able to resolve the conflict.

Duties:

• Manage building functions and leases of all buildings under Coastal Region. Conduct building compliance inspections, compile reports and ensure execution of recommendations. Consolidate monthly accommodation status updates and reports. Coordinate and manage the conduction of space audit and analysis in all buildings on a quarterly basis.
• Provide immediate solutions to problems and be able to interpret and apply policies, directives, and prescripts. Co-ordinate monthly meetings with all landlords and ensure proper follow ups on all the pending maintenance issues. Maintain and update records management in line with National Archives.
• Conduct compliance inspections and file plan training and awareness. Provide auxiliary services support, report on all Auxiliary Services performance and make recommendations of findings. Coordinate telecommunications services.

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Requirements:

• Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration or relevant qualification including economics and social sciences and maritime studies coupled with a minimum of three (3 ) years’ experience required in project administration or related field.
• Knowledge of office administration and project administration support, including convening processes and meetings and in providing secretariat support. Knowledge of basic procurement processes. Knowledge of basic public financial management prescripts (especially PFMA). Basic understanding of the prescripts applicable to public service (PAJA, PAIA).
• Knowledge and use of electronic filing systems. Writing Skills including collation of reports and drafting project documentation. Basic understanding of project management. Advanced competency in the use of MS Word, and proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to use initiative and work without supervision. Team – worker Conscientious and reliable. Good interactive and interpersonal skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement and support.

Duties:

• Provide administrative and secretariat support to the Ocean Economy Secretariat for government programmes and projects including compiling documentation and reporting, arranging meetings and related logistics.
• Office administration including assisting in the compilation and monitoring of budgets, travel and meeting arrangements and procurement related functions.
• Provide project administration support to the Ocean Economy Secretariat & Projects. Provide administrative support in the conceptualisation, planning, implementation, monitoring as well as reporting of projects.
• Knowledge management and maintaining up to date Ocean economy and project information Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders for the provision of information on progress with implementation on Ocean Economy programmes and projects and compiling relevant reports and presentations.
• Provide support and coordinate the required logistical arrangements for Ocean Economy events or projects