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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - BIODIVERSITY - CITES (X1)

Border Management Authority
Centurion, Gauteng

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Full Job Description

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following:

Provide specialist technical advice and guidance on the implementation of biodiversity legislation, including the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), CITES, the Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations and other applicable biodiversity legislation.
Monitor and evaluate biodiversity compliance activities undertaken by operational officials in the execution of their functions, analyse compliance trends relating to biodiversity and the lawful trade in CITES-listed species, and provide technical recommendations to address identified compliance gaps.
Provide specialist technical support and expert guidance to Regions, Ports of Entry and management on biodiversity compliance, wildlife trade regulations, permit administration, species identification and other technical biodiversity matters.
Provide specialist advice and recommendations on complex biodiversity compliance matters, wildlife trade investigations, permit irregularities and other technical matters referred to by operational officials and management.
Develop, review and standardise technical procedures, guidelines, methodologies and tools to promote the consistent interpretation and implementation of biodiversity legislation across the Authority.
Conduct technical compliance assessments and quality assurance reviews and provide specialist recommendations to strengthen legislative compliance and the effective implementation of biodiversity management systems.
Develop and implement biodiversity information management, reporting and performance monitoring mechanisms to support evidence-based decision-making and organisational reporting.
Provide specialist technical input into biodiversity strategies, policies, frameworks, plans and performance requirements and advise on their implementation across the Authority.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with relevant government departments, conservation authorities, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders, and represent the Authority at relevant national and international technical forums, as delegated.
Develop and facilitate specialist technical training, mentoring and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen biodiversity management and compliance capabilities.
Perform any other biodiversity-related functions assigned by the Executive Manager: Environment that are consistent with the scope and level of the post.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the Border Management Authority Act (BMA, Act No. 2 of 2020
Sound understanding of environmental legislation and its associated regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations, and other applicable biodiversity legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks.
Biodiversity management principles, species identification, permit administration and biodiversity compliance systems.
Public sector governance, policy development, strategic planning, programme management, reporting frameworks, and performance management.
Environmental compliance monitoring, quality assurance methodologies and risk management principles.
Research methodologies, information management, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and organisational reporting.
Intergovernmental relations and stakeholder management within the environmental regulatory environment.
Project management principles and the coordination of multidisciplinary programmes and initiatives.
Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999), where applicable to the management of programmes and resources.
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other information management systems relevant to the environmental management function.

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

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