The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated professional to provide managerial leadership and strategic direction to South African National Biodiversity Institute’s (SANBI’s) programme of work on mainstreaming biodiversity and ecological infrastructure in a range of strategic sectors.
This position requires a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or equivalent and relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8. A relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF level 9 will be an added advantage. This position also requires a minimum of 10 years work experience in the relevant field, 5 years of which should be at middle management level. The successful candidate will be required to acquire a Senior Management Service Pre-entry Certificate offered by National School of Government, before assumption of duty.
The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position : extensive work experience on biodiversity mainstreaming; extensive knowledge and understanding of biodiversity stewardship and associated legislation; understanding of ecological infrastructure; competency in social learning processes and facilitating organisational learning; ability to analyse scientific information and provide evidence-based advice for policy and practice; understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation policies and frameworks; stakeholder engagement and relationship building; strong leadership capabilities and management skills; professional writing and editing skills; strong project management skills; ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, reliable, and ability to solve complex and challenging problems; advanced planning, organizing, interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) is essential. The possession of a valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel is essential.
Key Performance Responsibilities include:
Champion the development and implementation of the Biodiversity Mainstreaming program of work. Provide leadership and technical advice on key strategic interventions including the biodiversity stewardship work and strategies on securing Strategic Water Source Areas. Knowledge generation and synthesis of information to facilitate learning and transformative change at the interface of biodiversity science, policy and practice. Provide science-based policy advice to organs of state on matters related to biodiversity mainstreaming. Facilitate human capital development, change and transformation within the Directorate. Ensure proper governance, effective risk management and compliance to applicable legislation.Application procedure:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).
2) A skills test and competency assessment will be conducted as part of the selection process.
3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number may result in your application not being considered.
Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.
Contact Mr Maano Netshiombo on 082 453 0497 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Application formCloses: Friday, 20 December 2024
Job type: Permanent
Salary: R1 216 824.00 per annum
Location: Pretoria