DIRECTOR: BIODIVERSITY RISK MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Pretoria
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- BC23/2026
- Salary band
- R 1 317 384
- Application method
- Email application
This listing is based on psc published opportunity. Confirm the current advert and requirements before applying.
Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Pretoria Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Environmental Science / Environmental Management or a relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior managerial level within the relevant field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge on Natural resource management planning and implementation; Natural resource management or Natural resource-based rural development; Programme-based natural resource, operational management and/or planning; Value-added industry experience and expertise. Ability to develop and apply policies. Advanced skills in financial management and project management. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act. Good Communication Skills (written and spoken). Ability to gather and analyse information. Proven leadership skills. Ability to provide overall strategic guidance and lead multidisciplinary team. Duties: Provide strategic leadership, technical guidance and oversight to the biodiversity and climate change policy responses. Provide strategic direction, technical guidance and oversight for the implementation of bio-safety legislation, ensuring effective guidance, monitoring, and governance of alien and invasive species. Develop and coordinate a national response strategy for management of Alien and invasive species and GMOs in South Africa. Develop and implement policies, legislation, regulations and risk assessment frameworks, including the provision of issuing authority functions for alien invasive species. Develop positions and lead negotiations on thematic areas that are part of the Biodiversity Risk Management Directorate. Develop reports for multilateral platforms on the implementation of decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties. Oversee cross-functional mainstreaming resilience against global change challenges, including alien and invasive species, genetically modified organisms, and climate change, across all line functions. Facilitate co-development projects and proposals for funding to implement sector strategies that enhance resilience to global change 20 challenges. Serve/co-chair project steering committees of strategic projects that contribute towards the implementation of government strategies. Application instructions: ted prior to appointment. Knowledge on Natural resource management planning and implementation; Natural resource management or Natural resource-based rural development; Programme-based natural resource, operational management and/or planning; Value-added industry experience and expertise. Ability to develop and apply policies. Advanced skills in financial management and project management. Knowledge and under
NewGenJobs application preparation
Turn the advert into an application plan
This guide is built from the visible vacancy details to help you prepare. It does not replace the employer’s instructions.
1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 10 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.
3. Tailor your evidence
Use the 9 listed responsibilities to choose your strongest relevant examples before you apply.
4. Submit and keep a record
Use the email address in the official advert. Write a clear subject line with the role and reference BC23/2026, then attach only the documents requested.
Requirements
- ✓An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Environmental Science / Environmental Management or a relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA
- ✓A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/ Senior managerial level within the relevant field
- ✓Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) submitted prior to appointment
- ✓Knowledge on Natural resource management planning and implementation
- ✓Natural resource management or Natural resource-based rural development
- ✓Programme-based natural resource, operational management and/or planning
- ✓Value-added industry experience and expertise
- ✓Ability to develop and apply policies
- ✓Advanced skills in financial management and project management
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act
Key responsibilities
- •Provide strategic leadership, technical guidance and oversight to the biodiversity and climate change policy responses
- •Provide strategic direction, technical guidance and oversight for the implementation of bio-safety legislation, ensuring effective guidance, monitoring, and governance of alien and invasive species
- •Develop and coordinate a national response strategy for management of Alien and invasive species and GMOs in South Africa
- •Develop and implement policies, legislation, regulations and risk assessment frameworks, including the provision of issuing authority functions for alien invasive species
- •Develop positions and lead negotiations on thematic areas that are part of the Biodiversity Risk Management Directorate
- •Develop reports for multilateral platforms on the implementation of decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties
- •Oversee cross-functional mainstreaming resilience against global change challenges, including alien and invasive species, genetically modified organisms, and climate change, across all line functions
- •Facilitate co-development projects and proposals for funding to implement sector strategies that enhance resilience to global change 20 challenges
- •Serve/co-chair project steering committees of strategic projects that contribute towards the implementation of government strategies