Assistant Director: GHG Emissions Management Systems

Overview

Assistant Director needed to manage greenhouse gas emissions systems, providing end-user support, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation in Pretoria.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of information management techniques, methodologies, systems and the latest technologies.
• Excellent understanding of data management principles.
• Project management.
• Experience in Google Apps, spatial databases, programming and mapping technology, and utilizing cloud-based servers (Amazon, Google).
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Knowledge of scientific, engineering and IT fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good IT skills in networking (internet connection, routing and switching) SQL Databases, and XML/ JSON.
• Good communication (written and spoken), analytical, organisational and report writing skills.
• Information Management.
• Sense of responsibility and loyalty.

Duties

• Provide End User Support and Training.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.
• Develop and implement incident response plans.
• Ensure System Availability and Reliability.
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to detect and address potential issues proactively.
• Respond promptly to system outages and other critical incidents.
• Collaborate with the IT security team to establish and enforce information security measures.
• Provide system Development and Maintenance Support.
• Engage with service providers for support, and maintenance of systems.
• Implement and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline repetitive tasks.
• Identify and address system performance bottlenecks.
• Provide Information Management services and Data Analysis.
• Establish and maintain a records management system.
• Ensure proper documentation, retention, and archiving of records.
• Collaborate with climate change or GHG inventory experts to derive insights from organizational data.
• Develop and generate reports to support decision-making processes.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mr. J Witi Tel No: (012) 399 9048

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. 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 requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. 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/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, 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. Persons appointed 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. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.