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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) or higher in Nature / Environmental Sciences or relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a relevant field.

Knowledge and Understanding of Legal Administration, Investigation best practice, Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts, Environmental policies, Biodiversity Legislation, Strategic coordination/ planning, Natural resource management, International instruments, Civil and criminal procedure, Constitutional and administrative law.

Knowledge of environmental Management.

Ability to work 21 individually and in a team, work under extreme pressure, work with difficult person and to resolve conflict develop and apply policies, Sound organising and planning skills.

Good interpersonal relations and diplomatics skills.

Relationship skills.

Negotiation skills.

Presentation skills. good interpersonal relations skills. advanced negotiation skills.

Computer literacy.

Duties

Attend to tip offs and complaints that require enforcement action.

Conduct preliminary investigations in relations to tip offs and complaints that requires enforcement actions that refer as per protocol.

Assist with preliminary investigations in relations to tip offs and complaints that require enforcement actions and as per protocol.

Assist with compilation of comprehensive criminal case docket with legally admissible evidence in each investigation including Witness statement obtained, Warning statement obtained, Search warrant applications and executions, Request information / evidence from investigative sources Warning statements, Meeting with prosecutors and SAPS Investigating officers on key cases, Opening criminal cases against the offenders and arresting them when necessary, Drafting of legal documents, including charge sheet, affidavits, plea and sentence agreement where needed, Support in Sec 205 & Sec 252A application, Conducting post investigations including Serving of summons when needed, Attend and testify in court where necessary.

Corporate and liaise with enforcement stakeholders on matters related to biodiversity enforcement activities, programmes and projects.

Assist with planning and attendance of meetings.

Communicate/ check implementation of international requirements related to enforcement.

Participate in inter- departmental and intra- departmental forums and processes regarding policy and legislative reform.

Liaise with scientific institutions dealing with analysis, SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory, University of Johannesburg, and Pretoria ZOO support in relation to information resources. ENQUERIES : Ms S Ras Tel No: (012) 399 9468

How to apply

Email: RCSM16-2026@dffe.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

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 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 22 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.

The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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.

If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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