Forestry Fisheries and the Environment Circular 17 of 2021
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
APPLICATIONS : May be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, marked for the attention: Human Resources Management.
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2021
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed new Z83 form obtainable from any
Public Service Department and must be completed in full accompanied by certified copies of qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached) ID document, a valid Driver’s License (all attached documentation must not be older than 6 months) together with the recent Curriculum Vitae in order to be considered. Please note that should you not use the newly amended Z83 and completed, initialled and signed in full, the department reserves the rights to disqualify your application. The National Department 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 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); social media 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). 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/ The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. The person appointed to this position 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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following post was advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 14 dated 23 April 2021, closing 24 May 2021, Senior Provisioning Administration Officer: Orders; Ref No: CFO06/2021 Post no 14/101; the duties and requirements of this post have been amended as follows; Requirements; A National Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public Management or Commerce related Qualification. Applicant must have 2-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or relevant field. Knowledge of logistics management and business practices. Ability to implement logistics management systems and controls. Knowledge of HR Management practice, legal issues, negotiation and dealing with conflict. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies (PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulation), strategies and legislations. Skills required: Project management and change management; Interpersonal relations; Problem solving and analysis; Stakeholder engagement and customer focus. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Duties; Approve Procurement Advices and processing of order. Monitor & follow up outstanding orders in 0-9 file.
Supervise posting Clerk and develop staff. Compilation of Logis / BAS commitment reconciliation Reports. Administration of Manual orders and safekeeping of Departmental Manual Order Book. Ensure compliance of Log 2 requisitions forms, attend to queries related to processing of orders. The closing date for this post has been extended for closing on 31 May 2021. Apologies for the inconvenience this may have caused.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 17/18 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND
SECTOR MONITORING REF NO: RCSM11/2021
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum, (An all-inclusive annual remuneration package). The
remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate Degree and post graduate Degree in Law (NQF Level 8) or
relevant qualification recognized by SAQA. Extensive experience in the relevant field. Applicants must have 8-10 years of experience at senior management level. Knowledge of strategic coordination and planning. Understanding of risk management and audit procedures. Knowledge of legal administration, policy development and business process management. Understanding of change management and financial management. Programme and Project Management skills. Sound organising, planning and leadership skills. Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate.
DUTIES : Ensure the provision of a high quality legal support in respect of litigation,
appeals and debts and losses to the Department. Ensure effective and efficient legal support to the law reform programme of the Department and to ensure that appeals are effectively dealt with. Implement an efficient and effective integrated environmental authorization system national. Provide support to Legal Services in administering the appeals process and to Enforcement in administering the S24G process. Promote compliance with environmental legislation. Co-ordinate the national environmental enforcement programme and provide strategic support to the Environmental Management Inspectorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Ntshane Tel No: 012 399 8628 / cell: 079 879 9656
POST 17/19 : CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: CFO07/2021
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum, (An all-inclusive annual remuneration package). The
remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Financial Management or relevant
qualification and a post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognized by SAQA. Extensive experience in the relevant field. Applicants must have 8 -10 years of experience at senior management level. Knowledge of Financial management, cost accounting and business practices. Ability to establish and manage financial systems and controls. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Knowledge of strategic coordination and planning. Understanding of risk management and audit procedures. Knowledge of policy development and business process management. Understanding of change management and financial management. Programme and Project Management skills. Sound organising, planning and leadership skills. Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient Financial, Budgeting and Supply Chain
Management Services to the Accounting Officer in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations. Ensure effective and efficient procurement of goods and services to the Department in order to ensure proper implementation of the Department’s key focus areas and in particular transformation in SCM. Ensure efficient and effective bookkeeping systems, financial planning, budgeting and control services to the Department. Manage efficient and effective financial and supply chain services within the Cape Town Offices. Manage the day to day operations and provide executive support and management service to the Branch.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Ntshane Tel No: 012 399 8628 / Cell: 079 879 9656
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