BIODIVERSITY OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A: ISSUING AUTHORITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Reference number
- BC25/2026
- Salary
- R357 597 per annum
- Centre
- Cape Town
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural/ Environmental Science or relevant qualification within the related field. A minimum of one (1) year experience required in a relevant field. Knowledge of the application of the relevant national and international prescripts relating to the management of invasive alien species. Knowledge on Natural Resources Management policies and procedure; Project management, Financial and Procurement procedures. Skills: Research; Planning and organising; Communications skills (Written and verbal) Must be Innovative and proactive. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Good interpersonal relations skills.
Duties
Administer the process of issuing authorisation of alien and invasive species. Process permit application. Conduct risk assessments for listed invasive species and alien species with invasive potential. Liaise and advice stakeholders on the permitting of alien and invasive species. Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards. Establish and maintain a register of all permits. Provide a bi-annual report supported by the permit database Update and maintain permit database. Conduct desktop research to ensure correct scientific names are allocated for permit application. Provide species verification on the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Enquiries
Ms S Maharaj Tel No: (021) 441 2707
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.
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