DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

 
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be completed in full accompanied by copies of qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached), ID document, a valid Driver’s License (attached documentation need not be certified, certification will be requested when required) 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. 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 pre- entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. 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/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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 post of Chief Marine Conservation Inspector Ref No: FIM14/2022 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 10 of 2022 dated Friday, 18 March 2022 as POST 10/42, The Centre is Kleinmond and not Cape Town: Foretrust Building.

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SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH RESEARCH REF N: OC 01/2022
SALARY : R618 732 – R939 621 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized B.Sc Hons Degree in Natural Sciences (marine biology, biological or physical oceanography, or related field) plus three (3) to six (6) years relevant post-qualification experience. Good knowledge and understanding of coastal and marine ecology within South Africa’s marine environment, and of the impacts human activities on ecosystem health, including emerging pressures such as underwater noise. Good experience of working in a research environment and in a research laboratory. A willingness to conduct research in the field of marine acoustic ecology. Good skills in research and development, programme and project management, relevant computer-aided scientific applications and data analysis, communication (both verbal and written), and report writing. Experience with scientific study design. Willingness and ability to go to sea regularly and for extended periods (the successful candidate must pass a medical examination for seafarers, Section 101 of the SAMSA Act of 1951). A valid code EB driver’s licence. The candidate must be registered with SACNASP.
 
DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Data processing and analysis, regulatory functions and development of indicators. Undertake fieldwork, laboratory analysis and original research in the field of coastal and marine ecosystem health, including with regard to impacts of underwater noise of marine organisms. Collect, process and analyse data, manage data input and maintain databases, and generate data reports and scientific publications. Provide research and development, scientific support and advice relating to Coastal issues, as required by management. Provide advice on pollution issues including with regard to mitigation measures. Collaborate in relevant research programmes locally, regionally and internationally. Participate in capacity building and training programmes, to transfer skills and mentor junior staff and students. Perform administrative and planning tasks as required.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Madikiza Tel No: 021 819 5010