CHIEF DIRECTOR: LAW REFORM AND POLICY COORDINATION REFERENCE NO:
RSCM10 /2025
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
An undergraduate qualification in Law or relevant qualification on (NQF7)
within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’
experience at a senior managerial level within the relevant field. Successful
completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by
the National School of Government (NSG). Experience in the law reform and
policy coordination. Certificate in legislative drafting and experience in the
South African legislative process for the promulgation of legislation.
Knowledge f Legal Administration, Strategic coordination/ planning, Business planning,
Report/professional writing, Policy development , Business process
management, Organisation performance management, Risk management,
Audit procedures, Research methodologies and presentation, Project
management, Outlook, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Knowledge on how to use
legal data bases (Juta, Sabinet, LexisNexis) for research purposes, Policies,
legislation and procedures, Public Service and Departmental procedures and
prescripts, Planning and performance management legislation, Departmental
legislation, Budget planning and control, procurement and financial prescripts,
Legislative drafting course.
Skills & Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership, Managerial skills, Advanced skills in policy formulation,
Negotiation skills, Adequate skills in computer use, Advanced skills in
budgeting, managing budget, Advanced skills in respect of formal presentation
and public speaking; management and project management, Good
interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship Management,
Stakeholder engagement, Public Relations, Research, Programme and Project
Management, Financial Management, Change Management.
GOVERNMENT LEARNERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Knowledge Management: Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and
Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and
Customer Focus. Personal attributes Managerial capability, Ability to work
individually and in a team, Adherence to deadlines, Good interpersonal
relations, Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict, Sense of
responsibility and loyalty, Objectiveness, Integrity, Service orientated, Selfsupervision, Highly developed sense of honesty, Protect the confidentiality of
documents.
DUTIES :
Manage and oversee the management of all law reform requests. Oversee the
provisioning of general legal support in respect of legislation administered by
the Department Oversee and manage the drafting, vetting of, commenting on
and processing of Bills. Ensure the provision of general legal support and
directives issued in terms of legislation administered by the Department Ensure
legislation and policy coordination within the Department
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Diphaha, Tel: (012) 399 9602
APPLICATIONS : RSCM10-2025@dffe.gov.za
CONTROL BIODIVERSITY OFFICER GRADE A: CITES POLICYDEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: BC29/2025
SALARY : R612 480 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A four (4) years Degree (NQF8) or equivalent qualification in Environmental
Management/ Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related
field plus six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
Knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004
(Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA), its associated subordinate legislation, and other
relevant Acts that deal with biodiversity matters. Knowledge of the National
Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA).
Knowledge of protection and sustainable use of natural resources, in particular
applicable MEAs (CITES and CBD). Experience and knowledge of policy
development and implementation. Knowledge of legal and administrative
processes pertaining to legislation.
Skills: Planning skills; Good communication skills; Computer literacy; Creativity; Communication skills; Report writing skills and Organisational skills. Personal attributes: Innovative and proactive.Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Proven leadership skills. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to lead multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution. Ability to organise and plan under pressure. Ability to collect and interpret information and reports. Interpersonal relations; Initiative; Responsibility and loyalty.
DUTIES :
Develop, review and amend regulations, policies, strategies, plans and norms
and standards relating to CITES. Facilitate stakeholder participation during the
legislative development process. Develop and monitor national CITES
implementation plans and frameworks. Provide technical guidance to
provincial authorities and enforcement agencies. Coordinate the allocation of
CITES quotas. Compile annual and bi-annual reports. Coordinate and liaise
with other Parties on CITES implementation matters. Ensure that CITES
resolutions and decisions are domesticated into national practice. Prepare for
international meetings, including Standing Committee meetings and
Conference of the Parties. Evaluate CITES permit applications and issuance
of permits.
ENQUIRY : Ms MO Kumalo at 060 834 3088
APPLICATIONS : BC29-2025@dffe.gov.za