Posts 20/50: Director REF NO: C1/24/25/4
Directorate: Provincial Protected Areas Management
Salary: R1 216 824 – R1 433 355 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive remuneration
package). Note: The remuneration package includes a basic (70% of
packages), State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund
(13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according
to the individuals’ personal needs.
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Requirements: An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Nature Conservation / Environmental
Sciences / Environmental Management / Biodiversity Management / Ecological
Resources Management / Natural Resources Management or equivalent as
recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years of experience at middle/senior managerial
level. Minimum of five (5) years in protected areas management, with
experience developing and executing successful protected areas management
strategies.
Experience developing and managing protected areas
management agreements with partners. Successful completion of Pre-entry
Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
Valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). Competencies:
Strategic Capability and Leadership. Programme and Project Management.
Change Management. Financial Management. People Management and
Empowerment. Knowledge Management. Problem Solving and Decision
making. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Service
delivery innovation. Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of relevant laws
and regulations pertaining to protected areas management. Strong leadership
and management skills, the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards
shared goals and objectives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, partners and
internal teams. Strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to develop
protected areas management effectiveness strategies through visionary
leadership, adaptive management practices, landscape-scale conservation
approaches, climate change resilience, stakeholder engagement, sustainable
financing, technological innovation, and adaptive governance structures.
Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and financial
performance metrics. Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to develop and
manage protected areas management agreements. Ability to work effectively
under pressure, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.
Duties: Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of protected areas
management strategies, policies, plans and projects with clear priorities to
guide protected areas management through workable work plans. Provide
support to implementation of effective management and conservation of
provincial protected areas, incorporating input from key stakeholders, scientific
experts and local communities. Oversee the management and sustainable
utilization of natural resources with the provincial protected areas. Oversee the
development, maintenance and management of conservation and tourism
infrastructure in the provincial protected areas and resort in the provincial
protected areas. Ensure compliance with relevant and applicable requirements
in respect of protected areas management. Manage and utilize resources
(financial, human and physical) in accordance with the relevant directives and
legislation.
Note: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The new
Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following
must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All
the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed. In Part B, all fields
should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need
not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “no” to the question
“Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public
or Private company conducting business with the State? If yes (provide detail)”
then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank
to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will
you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the
following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your
profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and
particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F
& G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”,
this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the
required information. Three (3) references must be included stating their
contact details (landline, cellular number and e-mail address). If the information
is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted
that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants
are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions
related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be
answered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide
proof of such evaluation when shortlisted. The recommended candidate will be
subjected to security clearance procedures. The candidates will be required to
disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts
(applicable to salary level 9 to 14, and employees within Supply Chain
Management and Finance Units). Applicants are not required to submit certified
copies of educational qualifications, academic record, identity document and a
valid driver’s license (where required) with their application, only the Z83 and
CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies on or
before the day of the interview. Correspondence will be limited with the short
listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months
after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application
was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are
hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Shortlisted
applicants should be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification process
as well as other relevant security and pre-employment checks as prescribed
by the Minimum Information Security Standards.
Enquiries: Mrs S Pelser Tel No: (015) 293 8678
Applications: Direct your application quoting the relevant reference number, position and
management area on the Z83 to: The Head of Department: Department of
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484,
Polokwane, 0700. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Evridiki
Towers, Registry Office, 19 Biccard Street, Office B1-73, Polokwane.
Applications
can also be e-mailed to pelsers@ledet.gov.za /
lingenfelderl@ledet.gov.za / lehahape@ledet.gov.za
Closing Date: 24 June 2024 at 16h30