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Job Title:	PROJECT MANAGER: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Company:	SA Government
Job Reference:	BC13/2025
Category:	Government Jobs
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Contractor
Date Posted:	2025-10-11T20:08
Closing Date:	2025-11-04T22:07
Salary:	ZAR 178000 - 1059105 per year

Government Jobs Vacancies - PROJECT MANAGER: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT - Job Description

Introduction

Application who are applying for Government jobs, 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 in Project Manager position 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 in project manager, 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 project manager in 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

Provide strategic leadership to the project team and oversee project implementation. Act as the national representative of the project at regional and international levels.

Consult with different high-level project partners from relevant institutions to ensure scheduled project activities are completed successfully.

Oversee public relations for the project. Coordinate effective communication amongst stakeholders at landscape, national and international level. Ensure high-level stakeholder engagement as well as political and community buy-in. Maintain good communication with other relevant projects and foster synergies and alignment with those projects. in this project manager you have to serve as Secretary for the Technical Working Committee and Project Steering Committee in coordinating project implementation.

Monitor implementation progress as well as financial and budgetary status of the project components in accordance with the annual workplan.

Ensure that World Bank/GEF norms for monitoring and evaluation of project performance, output delivery and impact are applied.

Manage the project budget. Facilitate the approval and endorsement of financial and procurement documentation of the national components of the project

Required Qualifications

National Diploma (NQF6) in Project management /Environmental Science or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.

For a project manager role, you need A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management or relevant field of which (3) should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent).

Knowledge and experience with Global Environment Facility policies and procedures including log frames and similar project planning tools.

Experience and knowledge in project/programme management and implementation.

Experience in managing large multidisciplinary projects. Knowledge in Biodiversity Management; Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of internationally funded projects.

Report writing experience. Knowledge in Financial and Procurement administrative procedures. Leadership and Management; Organisational and planning skills. Innovation and proactiveness; Ability to gather and analyse information.

Good interpersonal relations skills;

Conflict management and resolution. Ability to work independently and in a team