Admin Officer-Biodiversity Management Admin

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department seeks an Admin Officer for the Biodiversity Management Administration. This role involves financial support, administration duties, and project management in a dynamic working environment. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in relevant fields along with essential skills in communication, financial acumen, and project management. This position offers opportunities to contribute significantly in biodiversity management efforts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Tourism/Commerce/Public Administration.
• 1-2 years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial related support services and manage procurement files.
• Administer logistics and provide support to various units within the directorate.
• Assist in project implementation and manage meetings.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organising skills

Project management skills

Financial skills

Problem solving

Service delivery innovation

Education

National Diploma (NQF level 6)

Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7)

Job description

Admin Officer-Biodiversity Management Admin

• Reference Number : refs/022946
• Directorate : Biodiversity Management Admin Support
• Number of Posts : 1

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) /Bachelor’s degree(NQF level 7) in Tourism/Commerce/ Office administration/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. 1 - 2 years relevant experience. COMPETENCES: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act and The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Skills: Computer skills, communication skills (verbal and written), organising and administration skills, project management skills, planning and organizing, problem solving, financial skills and service delivery innovation

Duties :

• Provide financial related support services. Register manually and electronically all incoming and outgoing procurement files. Register all incoming and outgoing specifications. Request budget certificates for all specifications from the finance unit. Route procurement files, specifications to the relevant designated officials for recommendation a nd approval. Track procurement files on a daily to ensure that they are speedily processed. Submit approved files and specifications at procurement for issuing of purchase orders and tracking numbers respectively. Update on a weekly basis the expenditure spread sheet, accruals and commitments spreadsheet. Render administrative support to the Reserves and all the various units within Biodiversity Management Directorate. Administer and provide logistical project support services. Management of meetings and events (take minutes, ensure minutes are distributed in good time, and ensure minutes are filed). Administration duties, answer queries, distribute information, and perform other secretarial duties. Contribute to the good management of the directorate. Assist with the uniform distribution process. Implement tourism standards. Assist with implementation of key projects. Assist with booking system and tourism grading standards.

Notes :

• NOTES: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have 2- 3 year’s experience?

Do you have a valid

Do you have Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelors Degree(NQF Level 7) in Tourism/ Commerce/ Office administration/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.