Environmental Management Coordinator (re-advertisement)

Biodiversity and Land Use Project

The Biodiversity and Land-Use (BLU) Project is a multi-faceted and multi-stakeholder project being implemented at the municipal scale. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is implemented by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and its project partners.

SANBI requires an enthusiastic, responsible individual to provide policy support to the Environmental Management component of the Biodiversity and Land Use Project.

In addition, the post will contribute to the implementation of legislation and policy to support the mainstreaming of biodiversity; capacity development of environmental management officials and operational management of the environmental management component of the Biodiversity and Land-use Project.

The appointment requires a relevant graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management or Environmental or Natural Science enhanced by minimum of 5 years’ working experience within the relevant field and knowledge of biodiversity priorities and its use in Integrated Environmental Management.

The suitable candidate must be in possession of a valid Code B driver’s license, as well as be willing to travel. The ability to maintain sound interpersonal relationships and highly effective verbal and written communication capabilities are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development of policy, systems and procedures for mainstreaming biodiversity into Environmental Management processes and tools
• Support the development of the Capacity Development Strategy and associated training products and implement capacity development interventions among provincial government staff and Environmental Assessment Practitioners to incorporate biodiversity priorities into their day to day work
• Provide operational support to Environmental Management component of the project including implementation of relevant Monitoring and Evaluation Processes

SANBI offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R488 115.93.

Please Note: Applicants who previously applied need not to re-apply.

Please do not apply online for this position. Please send your application to: recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za.

Please Note:

1) Application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for  the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position.

All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Mr Steve Mahlangu on (012) 843 5217 or (preferably) forward the completed application form, a letter, and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax (012) 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.