BIODIVERSITY OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A: ISSUING AUTHORITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Cape Town
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- BC25/2026
- Salary band
- R 357 597
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Cape Town Salary: R357 597 per annum Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural/ Environmental Science or relevant qualification within the related field. A minimum of one (1) year experience required in a relevant field. Knowledge of the application of the relevant national and international prescripts relating to the management of invasive alien species. Knowledge on Natural Resources Management policies and procedure; Project management, Financial and Procurement procedures. Skills: Research; Planning and organising; Communications skills (Written and verbal) Must be Innovative and proactive. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Good interpersonal relations skills. Duties: Administer the process of issuing authorisation of alien and invasive species. Process permit application. Conduct risk assessments for listed invasive species and alien species with invasive potential. Liaise and advice stakeholders on the permitting of alien and invasive species. Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards. Establish and maintain a register of all permits. Provide a bi-annual report supported by the permit database Update and maintain permit database. Conduct desktop research to ensure correct scientific names are allocated for permit application. Provide species verification on the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations. Application instructions: of the relevant Enquiries: Ms S Maharaj Tel No: (021) 441 2707 Closing Date: 2026-10-26T16:00:00+02:00
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1. Check your match
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3. Tailor your evidence
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Requirements
- ✓National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural/ Environmental Science or relevant qualification within the related field
- ✓A minimum of one (1) year experience required in a relevant field
- ✓Knowledge of the application of the relevant national and international prescripts relating to the management of invasive alien species
- ✓Knowledge on Natural Resources Management policies and procedure
- ✓Project management, Financial and Procurement procedures
- ✓Skills: Research
- ✓Planning and organising
- ✓Communications skills (Written and verbal) Must be Innovative and proactive
- ✓Ability to work long hours voluntarily
- ✓Ability to gather and analyse information
Key responsibilities
- •Administer the process of issuing authorisation of alien and invasive species
- •Process permit application
- •Conduct risk assessments for listed invasive species and alien species with invasive potential
- •Liaise and advice stakeholders on the permitting of alien and invasive species
- •Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards
- •Establish and maintain a register of all permits
- •Provide a bi-annual report supported by the permit database Update and maintain permit database
- •Conduct desktop research to ensure correct scientific names are allocated for permit application
- •Provide species verification on the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations