Minimum requirements
- Grade 12
- An NQF Level 7 qualification recognised by SAQA in Biological sciences, Nature Conservation, Conservation Biology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Management, or an equivalent qualification within the biodiversity or natural sciences field.
- An NQF Level 8 qualification recognised by SAQA in Biological sciences, Nature Conservation, Conservation Biology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Management, or an equivalent qualification within the biodiversity or natural sciences field. will be an added advantage
- Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) designation will be an added advantage
- Will be required to travel nationally and internationally.
- Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Valid driver’s License.
Minimum Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience, obtained after the completion of an NQF Level 7 qualification, at a junior management specialist level in biodiversity management, environmental compliance, environmental governance, conservation management, regulatory services or a related specialist environment.
- Demonstrable experience in the interpretation and implementation of environmental legislation, biodiversity governance, policy development, technical advisory services and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in developing and implementing environmental policies, strategies, frameworks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical guidelines.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating biodiversity compliance activities/programmes, analysing compliance trends and preparing strategic technical reports for management.
- Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary projects, technical committees or stakeholder forums involving biodiversity management and environmental compliance.
- Experience in capacity building, mentoring and the provision of specialist technical support within an environmental regulatory environment.
The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions
- It is the applicant's responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation.
- Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment (s) which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
- Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment (which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post):
- Employment suitability check will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications):
- Appointment will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.
NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position
Closing date: 02 September 2026
