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DIRECTOR: IEA STRATEGIC SUPPORT, COORDINATION AND REPORTING

DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Job Details

Published date: August 6, 2023
Closing date: August 28, 2023

Contact Details

Mr S Malaza
(012) 399 8792
Pretoria, Gauteng

Description

DIRECTOR: IEA STRATEGIC SUPPORT, COORDINATION AND REPORTING REF NO: RCSM19/2023

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : Provide support services in terms of Section 24H of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and associated requirements. Provide administrative support for diligent processing of applications, compilation of progress reports in terms of the annual performance plan (APP) and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Co-ordinate and manage the implementation of Chapter 5 of NEMA. Manage Integrated Environmental Authorisation (IEA) strategic and technical support in respect of Section 24G of NEMA. Coordinate the development of Local Government Planning interventions and support the implementation thereto.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Malaza Tel No: (012) 399 8792

CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2023

DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

APPLICATIONS : Cape Town, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town.
Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, 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 : Human Resource Management


NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Natural Science/Environmental Management or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognised by SAQA. Applicants must have five (5) years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level within the related field. Sound understanding of Chapter 5 of NEMA, the One Environment System and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. Understanding of the Environmental Management Systems Regulatory Cycle and the supporting legislative frameworks. Knowledge of Human Resource practices & procedures, administrative procedures, Project management. Skills: Strategic Planning Management, Management of documentation, Leadership Management People Management, Change Management, Policy development and implementation, Financial Management, Sound Research, Analytical, Organizing, Planning, Presentation, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Good interpersonal, Coordination and stakeholder liaison. Personal attribute: Team player, Goal orientated, Working under pressure, Loyalty, Commitment, Honesty and integrity, Enthusiasm, Reliability, Personal presentation, Positive self-esteem, initiative and creativity, Self-Motivation and Adaptability.