An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Environmental Science / Environmental Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the relevant 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. Knowledge on Natural resource management planning and implementation; Natural resource management or Natural resource-based rural development; Programme- based natural resource operational management and/or planning; Research and development; Stakeholder management experience. Experience on policy development and application. Advanced skills in financial management and project management. Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills. Ability to gather and analyse information. Good negotiating skills and communication skills (written and spoken).

Providing specialist policy advice on the ecosystem-based conservation programmes and other national biodiversity conservation plans of South Africa. Coordinate the development, implementation of relevant national policies, legislation and related tools, strategies, programmes for conservation and management of ecosystems. Facilitate the development and implementation of Biodiversity Management Plans. Manage the development and implementation of national policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, norm and standards in aspects relating to conservation management. Provide technical inputs related to species conservation and management into relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements. Manage the development of tools and policies in line with the legislation framework. Monitor incorporation of biodiversity concerns in Environmental Authorisations. Provide biodiversity inputs into the appeal process. Manage and coordinate implementation of biodiversity related multilateral agreements. Prepare national reports for Convention on Migratory Species and African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds related activities respectively. Develop proposals for mobilising resources for biodiversity conservation.

Ms M Matshusa Tel No: (012) 399 8877