Control Environmental Officer Grade A

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation / Environmental Management / Environmental Science / Environmental Law / Natural Science or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience investigation or enforcement of environmental crimes or crime or prosecution or relevant of which three (3) years should be at a supervisory level. Designated Environmental Management Inspector. Valid driver’s license. Skills 164 and Knowledge: Knowledge of environmental policies and related legislations, international instruments, civil procedures, criminal procedures, constitutional law and administrative law. Extensive knowledge of criminal justice system and environmental crimes criminal docket management. Knowledge of natural resource management specifically TOPS/CITES. Good legal drafting, investigation and evidence gathering including covert gathering skills. Demonstrated knowledge of wildlife investigations. Strategic and analytical skills. Problem solving and negotiation skills. Information management. Computer literacy. Report writing. Communication skills. Facilitation. Organising and good interpersonal skills. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies. Conflict management and problem solving. A service-orientated approach and the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Ability to work independently and withing a team. Management of staff.

Key Responsibilities

Co-ordinate joint initiatives to strengthen the anti-poaching and anti-trafficking capabilities in the Limpopo Province. Provincially co-ordinate the Integrated Wildlife Zone (IWZ) (Rhino). Manage case dockets and provide criminal investigation support for wildlife related crimes to ensure effective case management, prosecution support and compliance with legal procedures. Manage compliance monitoring and enforcement operations. Provide support in relation to court appearances. Liaise with stakeholders. Attend National working group, Provincial Wildlife Crime Forums (PBIF, Rural safety), IWZ meetings and other relevant meetings. Provide strategic support to provincial and national wildlife trafficking projects. Ensure the coordination of enforcement and investigation operations to promote effective compliance and law enforcement outcomes. Ensure the implementation and use of the eCAS and CMOR Systems/Platforms and NISCWT. Compile all monthly and quarterly reports for the Directorate (Green).

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691