Deputy Director: Strategic Regional Enforcement And Investigation Support

Requirements

National Diploma (NQF6) in Policing, Forensic Investigation, Law, Environmental Law or relevant qualification within the relevant field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in investigation or enforcement, forensic or crime investigation or prosecution or relevant of which three (3) years should be at entry/junior management level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Knowledge of environmental policies and related legislations, international instruments, civil procedures, criminal procedure, constitutional law and administrative law. Extensive knowledge of criminal justice system. Knowledge of natural resource management specifically TOPS/CITES. Good legal drafting, investigative and evidence gathering skills. Strategic, analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills. Information management and computer literacy. Report writing, communication, facilitation, organising and good interpersonal skill. Ability to gather and analyse information, ability to develop and apply policies, conflict management and resolution. A service -oriented approach and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Ability to work independently and within a team. The candidate must have a valid driving license and will be expected to travel extensively.

Duties

Co-ordinate joint initiatives to strengthen the anti-poaching and anti-trafficking capabilities in the Premier Integrated Wildlife Zone (IWZ). Manage case dockets and provide criminal investigation support for wildlife related crimes to ensure effective case management, prosecution support and compliance with legal procedures. Provide support in relation to court appearances. Liaise with stakeholders within the Premier IWZ. Attend Provincial Wildlife Crime Forums, IWZ meetings and other relevant meetings. Provide strategic support to national wildlife trafficking projects. Ensure the coordination of enforcement and investigation operations to promote effective compliance and law enforcement outcomes.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr O Chauke Tel No: (012) 399 9317

Notes

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. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post 19 on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. 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-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, 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. Persons appointed 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. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.