Jobs Available at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate. Post matric qualification and experience in asset management will be an added advantage. 

Duties

• Maintenance of asset register and allocation of barcodes.
• Check correctness of all documentation against the inventory received and receive assets on RCRI. Ensure correctness of all documentation against received inventory.
• Conduct Annual Asset Verification and quarterly Spot Checks. Disposal and donation of redundant/obsolete furniture and equipment. Capturing of movement of assets and maintenance of official Notebooks.        

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of; Procurement procedures, administrative procedures, Financial Management, Public Service procedures and prescripts and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Good communication skills and Computer literacy. Ability to apply policies, Ability to communicate with people at different levels and Ability to work individually and in team.

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Requirements & Qualifications

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

Duties

• Render efficient secretarial support. Manage the Chief Director’s diary accordingly. Provide efficient and effective administrative support. Distribution of any correspondence to the officials in the directorate. Provide logistical arrangements for meetings in the office of the Chief Director. Provide logistical support.
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for the Chief Director and for the chief directorate. Receive internal and external stakeholders for the Chief Director. Provide financial administration services management. Provide support on the management of the entertainment budget for the office.      

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of diary management and minutes taking. Good understanding of administration. Experience in document management. Skills require: Good interpersonal relation, Communication (written and verbal), Coordination and organising skills. Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet).
• Ability to screen telephone. 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. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Finance/Accounting/Auditing/Supply Chain Management/ Commerce or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in reviewing or auditing Demand and Acquisition Management within Supply Chain Management in the Public Service.

Duties

• Review all procurement documentation related to the RFP/RFQ process prior to finalizing awards decisions to ensure full compliance with SCM legislation and prescripts. Ensure detailed documentation and verification reviews at all stages of supply chain from need identification to need satisfactions.
•  Monitor compliance to Supply Chain Policy and Procedures, PFMA and its Regulations. Verify compliance to norms and standards, National treasury, circulars and instruction notice.
•  Verify compliance to norms and standards, National treasury, circulars and instruction notice. Assess the contract management process and conduct spot checks to detect non-compliance for corrective action plans. Ensure sound corporate governance and improved compliance with SCM reporting requirements (Internal and external reporting).     

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of: Acquisition and contract management, procurement and business practices; Knowledge of administration and coordination of the governance meetings. Ability to establish demand and acquisition management systems and controls.
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Problem identification and solving skills. organization and presentation skills. Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; decision-making skills; negotiation and conflict management.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Communication or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the 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. 

Duties

• Manage media relations and inter-governmental communications functions aimed at proactively managing the reputation of the department and the Ministry in the media. Manage media liaison functions. Manage media briefings information sessions and interviews with the media.
• Manage the drafting and issuing of media invitations and statements. Manage the media monitoring and analysis function. Manage legislative communication programme from a media perspective. Manage media research and speech writing. Manage the drafting and publishing of opinion pieces for the department.
• Manage the development and implementation of media strategies and implementation plans for the department. Manage support to Ministry and the Department. Manage effective and efficient media support to Ministry. Manage the drafting of forewords for Ministry and the departmental reports. Manage the facilitation of media training workshops for departmental officials.
• Manage the implementation of intergovernmental communication programme. Manage Intergovernmental Relation. Participate in GCIS/GCF and other intergovernmental fora. Manage the Working Group 11 on communication. Ensure good relations with the communicators from Entities and provincial Departments.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive knowledge of media. Good understanding of communication. Strategic capability and leadership; people management and empowerment. Knowledge of public relations. Ability to develop and apply policies. Understanding of media liaison and monitoring. Ability to conduct online research.
• Project management and financial management (PFMA and Treasury regulations). Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. Strategic planning management. Good coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Sound research, analytical, organising, planning and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Sense of responsibility and loyalty. Ability to work long hours.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• A four-year Degree (NQF8) in Natural / Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA plus six (6) years’ post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Duties

• Support strategic partnerships with international and national stakeholders, including government departments, non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, and academic institutions. Support the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) with a strong focus on the Loss and Damage (L&D) programme of work.
• Provide technical support on the development, resourcing and implementation of climate-related projects. Coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and review of the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) to build the nation's resilience to climate change impacts.
• Support the implementation and operationalization of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) to ensure the provision of climate information and services to key sectors. Facilitate and support adaptation initiatives within critical natural resource sectors (Agriculture, Water, Biodiversity, Oceans & Coast) to enhance their resilience to climate change.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of environmental, international governance and development issues (globally, regionally, locally). Knowledge of Climate Change and environmental management and related policies. Financial Management and associated prescripts. Ability to manage and plan activities, including projects and policy matters.
• Policy formulation skills, presentation skills, negotiation skills, planning and organizing skills, communication skills (written and spoken), Programme and Project Management skills; Writing skills, decision-making skills, report writing skills. Computer Literacy. 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 collect and interpret information and reports. Interpersonal relations.

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Requirements & Qualifications

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

Duties

• Manage the budget and procurement administration process of the Branch. Ensure financial control including petty cash and procurement in office of DDG. Monitor and compile monthly branch reports (expenditure, procurement and contract management). Provide strategic planning and reporting support to the Branch Chief Directorates. Coordinate and consolidate Branch inputs into Strategic Plans and APPs. Monitor and report on the implementation of Strategic and Operational Plans.
• Provide document management support. Implement management decisions. Quality assures all documents before submitting to DDG. Ensure provision of secretariat support. Coordinate Parliamentary questions and queries, as well as stakeholder engagements. Manage and monitor referrals of the Branch. Provide office management services to the DDG. Ensure compliance and manage reporting for office of the DDG.
• Ensure logistical support to office of the DDG. Ensure provision of administration support services. Liaise and develop relationship within internal and external stakeholder. Develop stakeholder database. Ensure the preparation of stakeholder communications material, including presentations, documents, profiles etc.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of strategic coordination and planning and professional report writing. Understanding of Project management. Risk management and business planning.
• Knowledge of policy development and organization performance 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.
• Skills required: Planning, Organizing, Facilitation, Communication and technical writing skills. Advance office application such as Ms Package. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels. Good interpersonal relations. 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

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Financial Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in management accounting, budgeting or public sector financial management. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment.

Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and manage the Management Accounting Directorate. Manage the Financial Planning, Budget and Reporting in compliance with PFMA requirements (i.e MTEF, ENE, AENE and Annual budget process. Manage the development and maintenance of accounting, reporting policies, strategies and procedures. Coordinate budget allocations, review, analyse and monitor budget implementations across all programmes.
• Monitor expenditure, analyse spending trends and recommend corrective interventions where necessary. Coordinate in-year expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting and cash flow management. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports for executive management and oversight structures.
• Ensure facilitation of Public Entities reporting requirements including providing strategic oversight and financial governance over Transfers and Subsidies budgets, planning, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting and compliance with applicable National Treasury frameworks. Provide strategic financial support for donor-funded and conditional grant-funded programmes where applicable. Provide strategic financial advice and management accounting support to departmental programmes, including environmental and EPWP initiatives.
• Develop and maintain management accounting policies, frameworks and standard operating procedures. Ensure compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Instructions, Modified Cash Standard and other applicable legislation. Coordinate response to internal and external audit findings relating to management accounting. Identify and manage financial risks and strengthen internal financial controls. Manage the Directorate’s human, financial and physical resources to ensure efficient service delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999), as amended; Treasury Regulations and National Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994 and Public Service Regulations, 2016; Government planning and budgeting framework; Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) and Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure (AENE);
• Modified Cash Standard and financial reporting framework; Public sector budgeting, expenditure management and financial governance; risk management and internal control; corporate governance principles and audit processes;.
• Skills: Strategic leadership and management; financial management and management accounting; budget formulation and expenditure management; financial analysis, forecasting and reporting; strategic planning and policy implementation; project and programme implementation; problem solving and analytical thinking; people management and empowerment; communication (written and verbal); presentation and report writing skills; stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills; computer literacy, particular MS Excel and financial management systems.