DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT – CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT REF NO: (CWM05/2021)

APPLICATIONS : may be forwarded for the Director-General, Department of Forestry and Fisheries
and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve
Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management
CLOSING DATE : 10 May 2021
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed new Z83 form obtainable from any
Public Service Department and must be completed in full accompanied by certified
copies of qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached) ID document, a
valid Driver’s License (all attached documentation must not be older than 6
months) together with the recent Curriculum Vitae in order to be considered. The
National Department 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. It is
the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 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); social media 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). 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-preentryprogramme/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of
completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership
Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted
for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test
relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the 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 person appointed to this
position 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 13/45 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT REF NO:
(CWM05/2021)
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (.Total package), (An all-inclusive annual remuneration
package). The remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package),
State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic
salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s
personal needs
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Undergraduate qualification in Natural Sciences (NQF7) or
equivalent relevant qualification plus five years’ experience at senior management
in an environmental management field. A post-graduate qualification (NQF 8) will
be an added advantage. Successful completion of the Public Service Senior
Management Leadership Programme. Knowledge of environmental quality and
protection related policies. Environmental policy, legislation and regulation
development, Waste Management planning. Understanding of Environmental
issues relating to pollution prevention and management, Understanding of
government standard administrative procedures. Knowledge of business planning
and budgeting methodologies, Understanding of HR practices and procedures.
Policy development and implementation, Financial and Procurement
administrative procedures (PFMA & Treasury Regulations). Strategic, analytical
and creative thinking. Innovative and proactive. Leadership, Negotiation
Management and Coordination skills, Organizational and planning,
Communication skills (written and spoken), Programme and Project Management,
Decision-making skills, Report writing skills. Willingness to work under pressure
and long hours. The candidates must be in possession of a valid Driver’s License,
which must be attached to the application and must be prepared to travel.

DUTIES : Provide support to municipalities in order to ensure the sound management of
waste and the provision of the waste collection service to all citizens. Manage the
development of a national legal framework, raise awareness and built capacity in
industry and civil society in order to ensure reduced releases of general waste
streams into the environment. Provide effective partnerships, cooperative
governance and local government support in integrated waste management.
Improve socio-economic benefits and Enhanced International Cooperation
Supportive of SA’s Environmental and sustainable development priorities. Provide
support and enhanced capacity for environment sector and effective knowledge
and information management for the environmental sector. Manage human
resources and financial management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Musekene Tel No: (012) 399 9407 and Ms P Diphaha Tel No: 012 399 9606