Control Environmental Officer Grade A

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Nature Conservation / Environmental Science / Natural Science / Biodiversity Management / Wildlife Management or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate (Rifle) (compulsory). An Environmental Management Inspectorate qualification, RHoDi DNA Sampling Course and Permitting Training Course will be an added advantage. A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Biodiversity / Conservation / Environmental field of which three (3) years must be in the hunting and wildlife permitting and dehorning and taking of DNA samples of rhino species field. Valid driver’s license. Skills and Knowledge: A thorough knowledge in both the provincial and national environmental biodiversity legislations, including CITES, biodiversity and other multi-lateral environmental agreements. Knowledge of Environmental policies, Management of Damage Causing Animals, Enforcement of Hunting regulatory frameworks, Promotion of Access to Information Act and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. Computer literacy. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and report writing skills are essential. Be able to work irregular hours and be able to travel as and when required. Ability to work under pressure. Managerial skills. Stakeholder engagement. People management. Planning and coordination skills. Interpersonal relations.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the hunting industry. Management of damage causing animals. Management of the establishment of wildlife centres. Monitoring of game hunts. Management of the game farming industry. Management of the game capture operations and translocations. Collection of specimens for forensic analysis. Implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Management of the permit processing systems. Manage and facilitate marking, registration, management and issuing of permits for elephant ivory and rhino horns. Manage and facilitate 165 resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691