CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: PROTECTED AREAS DECLARATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

🗏Job Type

Full Time

SALARY : R468 513 per annum (Total package of R639 600 per annum/ condition apply)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent relevant qualification. A

minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Extensive knowledge of biodiversity and
its associated management challenges, bioregional planning and the role of the
protected area system of South Africa. Ability to interpret relevant legislation
policies and strategies associated with protected areas, to guide subordinates with
the implementation of legislation, policies and strategies and science research in
relation to the system of protected areas. Good report writing skills. Ability to utilise
financial systems and computer literacy including software packages. Knowledge
and experience of GIS software and the practical use thereof would be an
additional advantage. Knowledge of relevant procurement and financial
management procedures. Project management, diplomacy, leadership and

strategic management, Formal presentation skills I public speaking and ability to

communicate, with national and international clients.
DUTIES : Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of expansion, consolidation and

establishment of protected areas in each of the bioregions as identified by
government in the national policies, legislation, strategies and programmes.
Coordination and facilitate the development, strengthening and maintenance of an
information management system for protected areas. Specialist advice to senior
line function staff and stakeholders in protected areas in South Africa. Ensure the
development and review of new strategies and plans for expansion of the protected
areas. Management of environmental authorisations affecting national protected
areas.



APPLICATIONS : Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X447,

Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia
Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms Mokgadi Seketa

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