Director: Oceans and Coasts Enforcement

Requirements

• An Undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in natural science/conservation / environmental science / environmental management or law or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the environmental management space, primarily focusing on coordinating national enforcement activities and coordinating enforcement operations.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Functional experience and knowledge of enforcement processes and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge:
• Environmental/biodiversity policies, legislation, relevant international instruments, civil procedure, criminal procedure and processes, constitutional law and administrative law.
• Audit procedures and risk management, Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts, Planning and performance management legislation, Skills & Competencies:
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and provide assistance to a wide range of stakeholders as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance.
• Adequate skills in computer use, Adequate skills in respect of formal presentation and public speaking;
• Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement, Public Relations, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Performance Management, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Ability to work individually and in a team, Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict, Sense of responsibility and loyalty, Objectiveness, Integrity, Service orientated, Self supervision, Highly developed sense of honesty, Protect the confidentiality of documents.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Duties

• Coordinate criminal investigations in relation to environmental transgression related to oceans and coasts.
• Enforce environmental legislation related to oceans and coasts through facilitation of inspections and investigations to verify environmental transgressions.
• Coordinate joint operations and national projects.
• Facilitate and undertake awareness and capacity development focused on compliance and enforcement of the Integrated Coastal Management Act and other legislation that applies within the ocean and coastal environment.
• Plan and execute training for Prosecuting Authority, Justice and other Law Enforcement agencies.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Co-operate with and liaise with enforcement stakeholders on matters relating to oceans and coasts enforcement activities at a national level, programmes and projects.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
• Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, 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.
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the interview and technical assessment for all SMS posts, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity 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.