Biodiversity Officer Production Grade A: Issuing Authority

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Overview This role is for a Biodiversity Officer, Production Grade A, specifically an Issuing Authority within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The position primarily involves the administration and processing of authorisations and permits related to alien and invasive species. What you will do * Administer the process of issuing authorisation of alien and invasive species. * Process permit application. * Conduct risk assessments for listed invasive species and alien species with invasive potential. * Liaise and advise stakeholders on the permitting of alien and invasive species. * Co-ordinate and participate in multi-lateral interactions to facilitate the implementation of the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations and associated norms and standards. * Establish and maintain a register of all permits. * Provide a bi-annual report supported by the permit database. * Update and maintain permit database. * Conduct desktop research to ensure correct scientific names are allocated for permit application. * Provide species verification on the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations. Requirements (from the original advert) * National Diploma NQF6 in Natural/ Environmental Science or relevant qualification within the related field. * A minimum of one (1) year experience required in a relevant field. Who should apply The ideal candidate should possess the following: * **Knowledge of:** * The application of the relevant national and international prescripts relating to the management of invasive alien species. * Natural Resources Management policies and procedures. * Project management. * Financial and Procurement procedures. * **Skills:** * Research. * Planning and organising. * Communications skills (Written and verbal). * Innovative and proactive. * Ability to work long hours voluntarily. * Ability to gather and analyse information. * Good interpersonal relations skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/biodiversity-officer-production-grade-a-issuing-authority-department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment Source: myjobmag

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