Project Manager: Global Environment 8 - Peatlands

Overview

Project Manager: Global Environment 8 - Peatlands at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Environmental Science or Project Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management or relevant field of which three (3 years) should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent).
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Experience and knowledge in project / programme management and implementation.
• Experience in managing large multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of internationally funded projects.
• Knowledge in Biodiversity Management.
• Knowledge of wetlands and wetland legislation and / or experience in the restoration and/or management of wetlands.
• Knowledge of biodiversity financing.
• Sound experience in report writing.
• Knowledge in Financial and Procurement administrative procedures.
• Leadership and Management.
• Coordination and liaison skills;
• Organisational and planning;
• Communication skills (written and spoken); interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.

Duties

• Ensure effective project management.
• Establish the Project Management Unit (PMU) and supervise PMU staff.
• Ensure that national or international short- term consultants and co-executing agencies and project partners working for the project collaborate and deliver the expected project outputs.
• Ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day implementation of the project and manage the project according to Global Environmental Facility (GEF), Environmental Restoration Integrated Programme (ERIP) and United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) standards, involving the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Project Steering Committee (PSC) as required.
• Manage the project budget.
• Prepare financial reports, including co-financing reports, and ensure financial operations are transparent.
• Manage project related activities.
• Implement the stakeholder engagement plan together with relevant project co- executers.
• Provide expert knowledge and specialist services for wetland policy development and peatland restoration strategies and practices to ensure project activities are carefully planned, executed, monitored and reported on with respect to their effectiveness.
• Provide technical advice to project beneficiaries and review technical reports.
• Manage project progress, monitoring, and reporting.
• Conduct annual monitoring of the environmental and social safeguard (ESS) risks.
• Manage project committees and meetings.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. S Malete Tel No: (012) 399 9511

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, Senior Certificate, 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 the technical exercise of 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. OTHER POSTS