Director: Environmental Empowerment Services

Overview

Director: Environmental Empowerment Services at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) qualification in Environmental Science / Social Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant qualification on within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• Must have.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the related field.
• A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment).
• Demonstrated management experience in public environmental awareness and education services.
• Proven ability to draft policies, develop plans, and implement appropriate environmental empowerment programmes and projects to empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and creation of work opportunities.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of the policy framework for environmental empowerment and capacity building services, as well as the appropriate Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, and Climate Change Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of the policy and environmental legislative framework governing environmental empowerment services, and public sector prescripts (PSA, PAJA, PFMA and PAIA).
• Skills in policy drafting, report writing, good interpersonal relations, and strong communications abilities.
• Analytical thinking, project management, and advanced computer skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi- disciplinary team, and work under pressure.
• Excellent time management and discipline in meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, as well as leadership, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Competence in project administration, and have innovative, and creative skills in environmental education policies execution, guidelines, norms and standards.
• Advance skills in Microsoft Office Programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Oversee the provision of environmental empowerment services, develop and implement provincial policies, plans and strategies to empower the public.
• Provide support to local municipalities in developing waste plans and guidelines aligned to provincial policies and plans.
• Promote the participation of schools, community groups, stakeholders, and municipalities in environmental empowerment services.
• Manage the implementation of awareness raising and capacity building services in the province.
• Undertake and promote appropriate environmental empowerment research, materials development for awareness and education.
• Empower disadvantaged communities by means of developing appropriate programmes and projects focusing on poverty alleviation and creation of work opportunities in environmental sustainability.
• Oversee stakeholder relationships, establish and maintain internal controls, and reporting systems to meet directorate performance targets.
• Provide credible directorate reports as per schedule of reporting, (monthly, quarterly and annual reports) on financial and non-financial performance of the directorate.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Notes

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all 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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON