Director - Impact Management

Package : R1 .00 per annum (All-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to the individual's needs)

Requirements

1. Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Natural / Physical Sciences / Environmental Development Planning or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
2. A minimum of five years' experience at Middle / Senior managerial level within the related field.
3. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
4. Valid driver's license.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of Government's environmental quality and protection related policies, priorities and strategies; impact management matters, Government planning and budgeting processes.
2. Business and project plan monitoring and reporting methodologies.
3. Ability to develop and apply policies.
4. General management practices.
5. Skills in Relationship Management; Stakeholder engagement; Negotiation; Public Relations; Research; Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Communication (Written and Verbal).

Personal Attributes

1. Ability to gather and analyse information.
2. Good interpersonal relations skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to work in a team and independently.
5. Strong Management skills.
6. Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

Duties

1. Manage the Directorate responsible for Impact Management and provide strategic leadership to the Directorate and contribute to the relevant programmes and responsibilities within the Chief Directorate: Strategic use of Environment.
2. Ensure effective management of teams and programmes within the directorate that monitor and promote environmental legislation across the different environmental sectors.
3. Drafting and Implementation of environmental legislation.
4. Support an effective EIM system through various tools including Environmental Management Frameworks.
5. Build environmental capacity in Local Authorities.

Application Process

To apply for the above position, please apply online or hand deliver to: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet.

Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant.

A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates.

Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

General Information

Short-listed candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development.

Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG's website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.

Following the interview and technical exercise, 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).

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).

Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration.

If you have not received a response from this institution within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts.

NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs.

It is the Department's intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply).

To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.

No late applications will be considered.

The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications.

Employer: Department of Environment

Location: Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date: 11-04-

Criteria Questions

1. Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Natural / Physical Sciences / Environmental Development Planning or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA?
2. Do you have a minimum of five years' experience at Middle / Senior managerial level within the related field?
3. Have you successfully completed the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG)?
4. Do you have a valid driver's license?

Please Note: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged.

If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.