Biodiversity Officer Production Grade A-C

Department of Environment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 343 000 - 587 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department based in Pretoria is looking for a Biodiversity Officer to conduct site inspections, advise stakeholders, and ensure compliance with biodiversity regulations. The candidate should possess at least a National Diploma in Environmental Management and have 0-2 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary package. Applications should be submitted before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 0-2 years’ recognizable experience after obtaining the qualification.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections prior to permit issuance for biodiversity activities.
• Coordinate compliance and enforcement follow-ups on permit conditions.
• Advise stakeholders on permit requirements and best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of public service legislation

Database management

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences

Job description

Biodiversity Officer Production Grade A-C

• Reference Number : REFS/024042
• Directorate : Biodiversity Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R343 842.00-R586 665.00 Per Annum (plus benefits) Offer will be based on appropriate and recognizable experience in line with the OSD requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences qualification as recognised by SAQA. 0-2 years’ recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant qualification. A valid driver’s license

Duties

• COMPETENCES: Knowledge of public service legislation, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of database management, Knowledge of NEMBA, TOPS regulations, CITES interfaces, Knowledge of permit SOPs, Knowledge of provincial wildlife legislation, Conservation Law, Knowledge of departmental policies, Communication skills, Report writing skills, Language skills, Presentation skills, Computer literacy. High ethical standards, confidentiality and ability to give expert testimony. Duties: Conduct site inspections prior to the issuance of permits for activities involving indigenous or exotic species, restricted activities, or listed threatened species. Verify that facilities, enclosures, and management practices meet prescribed biodiversity and animal welfare standards. Attending to complaints and reports of possible contraventions of biodiversity and nature conservation legislation. Contribute technical input to revision of policies, norms and standards and guiding documents for implementers and applicants. Advise internal and external stakeholders on permit requirements, best practice and legal obligations. Coordinate compliance and enforcement follow ups on permit conditions. Provide technical evidence and expert statements for administrative enforcement and criminal cases when requested. Provide administration functions. Compile reports and presentations. Prepare requests for procurement.

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

Closing Date

03-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have • Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences qualification as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have 0-2 years’ recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant qualification?

Do you have a Valid Driver's license?

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.