Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A: Wildlife Economy MSMEs Support Services at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

• SALARY: R612 480 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) year Degree (NQF8) in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences / Natural Resource Economics or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA, plus six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field. Knowledge of the NEMA; NEMBA; NEMPAA, NBES, CBD, CITES and White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity. Knowledge of general government administrative procedures and processes (PSA & PSR).
• Financial and Procurement administrative procedures (PFMA & Treasury Regulations). Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the Biodiversity Operation Phakisa. Skills: Planning skills; Good communication skills; Negotiations skills; Policy development; Computer literacy and Creativity; Report writing skills and Organisational skills.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative and proactive. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Proven leadership skills. Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to lead multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

DUTIES:

• Support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the wildlife sector. Identify and enter into partnerships to facilitate MSMEs growth and for the implementation of the Wildlife Economy Lab outcomes. Undertake scientific and economic research relevant to the wildlife sector.
• Coordinate reporting of the wildlife sector in terms of jobs created and economic contribution. Participate in the development, review and implementation of the Biodiversity Economy Satellite account. Monitor, review, and evaluate progress on implementation plans.
• Support and encourage product owners to obtain all operating licenses for all relevant products in their respective game farms or wildlife ranches. Facilitate post-game donation or custodianship support initiatives such as recruitment of Wildlife Extension Officers

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025