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Job Title:	DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
Company:	Government
Job Reference:	BC15/2025
Category:	Government
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-10-12T20:09
Closing Date:	2025-11-05T22:09
Salary:	ZAR 568214 - 896356 per year

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION - Job Description

Introduction

The INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.

Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The National Department of 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. 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; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference 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) prior to appointment. 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-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.

All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.

Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, 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. Persons appointed 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. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the implementation of bilateral activities arising from the biodiversity related Memoranda of Understanding with other countries. Ensure implementation and reporting on the progress, the outcomes approach in terms of Outcome 10 and outcome 7. Facilitate the development of implementation agreements with stakeholders for the advancement of the biodiversity science/policy interface. Provides advice to participants; serves as a liaison, analysing information, providing documentation, and preparing reports. Develop a set of national indicators for biodiversity and conservation for long term monitoring. Implement a system to track indicators over time and compile reports. Provide secretariat functions for stakeholder engagement platforms (Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

Required Qualifications

National Diploma (NQ6) in Public Management or Administration or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in information management, of which three (3) should be at entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning. Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/ word processing software.

Biodiversity Management Conservation Management. Public Administration. Project Management. Public service prescripts and procedure. Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process.

Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision. Ability to work with wide range of people. Skills: Computer literacy.

Excellent communications and leadership skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills Problem-solving skills.

Ability to accurately review and complete detail-oriented information and projects. Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process. Personal attribute: Team player; Goal orientated; Working under pressure; Loyalty;

Commitment; Honesty and integrity; Enthusiasm; Reliability; Personal presentation; Positive self-esteem; initiative and creativity; Self-Motivation; Adaptability; Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision. Ability to work with wide range of people.