Deputy Director-General: Environmental Programmes (EP01/2020)

Salary: An all-inclusive annual remuneration package of R 1 521 591.00. The
remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package),
State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13%
of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured
according to the individual’s personal needs.
Centres: Cape Town
Requirements:
 An undergraduate qualification in Natural Sciences/Development Studies and a post
graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA.
 Extensive experience in the relevant field.
 Applicants must have 8-10 years of experience at senior management level.
 Knowledge of programme-based natural resource operational planning research
and development, public service regulations, wetland ecology and statistical
analysis.
 Ability to negotiate with high-level executives in public and private sector, to secure
government’s investments and opportunities.
 Programme and project management skills.
 Service orientated.
 Sound organising, planning and leadership skills.
 Knowledge of HR management practices.
 Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies and legislation.
 Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal
skills.
 Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury
Regulations.
 Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
Duties:
 Manage the implementation of the branch’s programmes (Inland and Coastal).
Oversee the ongoing development of the WfW, WoF programmes and Wetlands.
 Oversee the management of the provincial implementation of WfW programme
through regional clusters, according to best management practices.
 Oversee monitoring and evaluation requirements.
 Oversee operations through a well-developed data-management system and
ensure regular reporting against approved plans.
 Ensure strategic leadership and overall management for Bio-Security Control.
 Manage the development and provision of data management, monitoring and
evaluation of bio-security.
 Manage and co-ordinate the development and deployment of biosecurity
interventions at ports of entry in order to prevent the entry of invasive alien species
into the country.
 Co-ordinate the environment and culture sector of the EPWP, reporting, and to
provide monitoring and evaluation and information management systems support
to the programmes funded by the branch.
 Manage and implement an effective monitoring protocol for the Branch.
 Manage the evaluation function for Branch activities.
 All applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to download PDF
form) with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached,
ID document, driver’s license (all attached documentation must not be older than six (06 )months) together with
the recent curriculum vitae in order to be considered.
 Applications may be submitted electronically via an email: recruitment@environment.gov.za or forwarded
to the Director-General, Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road,
Arcadia, Pretoria or alternatively; Private Bag X4390, Cape Town 8000 or hand-deliver to:14th Loop Street,
Cape Town, marked for the attention: Human Resources Management.
 The National Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.
 It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA). 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). 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-entryprogramme/
 The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior
Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. 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 (03)
months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.