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RESOURCE CONSERVATION INSPECTOR

De · northern cape

Salary band

R 413 001

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

3/3/1/65/2026

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About this role

Department

De

Directorate

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction

Location

Northern Cape: De Aar

Requirements

Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agriculture/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Pest Management (NQF 6). A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience. Job

Duties

Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor locust outbreak (control). Response to locust outbreak reported to verify the outbreak. Conduct ecological risk assessment in the area. Organise and plan control. Inspection and monitor control units. Conduct post control evaluation (impact assessment). Identifying and make recommendation for research needs. Manage the storage of chemicals in the district locust areas Surveillance, assess, execute and monitor blackfly outbreak. Monitor and evaluate blackfly larvae population. Identify the position of the rapids (control site). Administer trial to determine the dosage rate for each rapid in preparation of the control operations. Execute control operation. Conduct post control monitoring and evaluation to determine the impact of the control action. Identifying and make recommendation for research needs/challenges and solution. Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor quelea (bird) outbreak. Response to outbreak report for verification. Conduct pre-inspection / evaluation to determine the extent of the outbreak, Conduct the ecological risk assessment of the area. Plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage control operation. Conduct post control monitoring for remediiation/sanitary and evaluation of the impact. Identifying and make recommendations for research needs/challenges and solutions. Conduct training and awareness campaigns. Identify, planning and organising of training. Training of prospective migratory pest outbreak controllers. Conduct awareness campaign. Management of Migratory Pests Data. Capturing outbreak data. Mapping of data areas.

Enquiries

Dr Ikalafeng B Kgakatsi Tel No: (012) 319 6775

Notes

EE Target: African, Coloured Females and persons with disability. 7 ANNEXURE B DE PARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

17 August 2026

About environmental and conservation roles in South Africa

South Africa has a significant environmental management and conservation sector driven by the country's biodiversity, its obligations under international environmental treaties, and expanding renewable energy projects. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, SANParks, and provincial conservation authorities are major public sector employers. Environmental impact assessment practitioners and renewable energy specialists are in growing demand in the private sector.

·EIA practitioners must be registered with EAPASA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa) for regulated assessment work.
·Conservation posts with SANParks and provincial nature reserves often require a BSc in Natural Sciences, Ecology, or Conservation Biology.
·Climate and sustainability roles increasingly require knowledge of GHG accounting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol and South Africa's Carbon Tax Act.
·Waste management posts at municipal level require knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act and municipal by-laws.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within De in northern cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agriculture/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Pest Management (NQF 6)
  • ·A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience

Key Duties

  • ·Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor locust outbreak (control)
  • ·Response to locust outbreak reported to verify the outbreak
  • ·Conduct ecological risk assessment in the area
  • ·Organise and plan control
  • ·Inspection and monitor control units
  • ·Conduct post control evaluation (impact assessment)
  • ·Identifying and make recommendation for research needs
  • ·Manage the storage of chemicals in the district locust areas Surveillance, assess, execute and monitor blackfly outbreak
  • ·Monitor and evaluate blackfly larvae population
  • ·Identify the position of the rapids (control site)

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ncirecruit65@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the RESOURCE CONSERVATION INSPECTOR position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 413 001. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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The closing date for this position is 17 August 2026 - 7 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.

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