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EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE 
 
PERMITS MANAGER – HEAD OFFICE
POST NO. 341101
The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997).
 

THE ENTITY
The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable candidate into the position of Permits Manager to be based at Head Office, Pietermaritzburg.
 
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
Total Remuneration Package: R 455,793.16 p/a
This position is graded at C Upper on a structured Paterson job grading system. An all-inclusive structured salary package (negotiable), consisting of a basic salary, 13th Cheque, contributions to the Provident Fund and Medical
Aid. The appointment is subject to the signing of a Performance Agreement.
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THE PRIMARY ROLE
The primary function of the Permits Manager position is to oversee the issuing of permits in terms of legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

 
KEY RESULT AREAS
· Permit Issuing
· Permit Legislation Compliance
· Reporting
· Staff Management
· Budget Management
· Customer and Key Stakeholder Engagement
· Updating of permits database
 
COMPETENCIES
· Knowledge of Environmental legislation (NEMA, ToPS, CITES and Provincial Ordinance etc.)
· Knowledge of Species Management (Flora and Fauna)
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· Understanding of PFMA
· Computer literate
· Communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
· Interpersonal skills
· Report writing skills
· Conflict resolution skills
· Personal integrity
· Leadership skills
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This position is suited to a South African citizen who is multi-skilled, dynamic, self-motivated professional.
In addition, the applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
· Grade 12 (matric) is mandatory
· National Diploma in Nature Conservation or equivalent is mandatory
· Degree in Environmental studies/BTech in Nature Conservation is desired
· 2 - 3 years’ experience in dealing with permit applications is mandatory
· At least 6 months years Supervisory experience is mandatory
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If you meet the abovementioned requirements and competencies for this position, you are invited to apply.
 
DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES
The following mandatory documents must be submitted:
a) Only fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo Wildlife’s website (www.kznwildlife.com) will be accepted, hence incomplete application form will not be considered.
b) Certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, and valid driver`s license. Certified copies must not be older than three (3) months from the date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies.
 
Applications to be posted to:
The Recruitment Section, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P O Box 13053, Cascades 3202 or
Hand delivered to: The Recruitment Office at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Head Office); Queen Elizabeth Park; 1 Peter Brown Drive; Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3201.
Enquiries: Dr Thokozani Mkhize - 082 - 570 1446
Email: Thokozani.Mkhize@kznwildlife.com
 
Closing Date: 2 July 2021
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups.
The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.