Director: Biodiversity Mainstreaming Salary Level 13
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated professional to provide managerial leadership and strategic direction.
Minimum Requirements: This position requires a postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or equivalent and relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF level 8. A relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF level 9 will be an added advantage. This position also requires a minimum of 10 years work experience in the relevant field, 5 years of which should be at middle management level. The successful candidate will be required to acquire a Senior Management Service Pre-entry Certificate offered by National School of Government, before assumption of duty.
Competencies: The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:
Extensive work experience on biodiversity mainstreaming.Extensive knowledge and understanding of biodiversity stewardship and associated legislation.Understanding of ecological infrastructure.Competency in social learning processes and facilitating organisational learning.Ability to analyse scientific information and provide evidence-based advice for policy and practice.Understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation policies and frameworks.Stakeholder engagement and relationship building.Strong leadership capabilities and management skills.Professional writing and editing skills.Strong project management skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.Reliable, and ability to solve complex and challenging problems.Advanced planning, organizing, interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).Computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) is essential.The possession of a valid driver's license and a willingness to travel is essential.Key Performance Responsibilities include: Champion the development and implementation of the Biodiversity Mainstreaming program of work.Provide leadership and technical advice on key strategic interventions including the biodiversity stewardship work and strategies on securing Strategic Water Source Areas.Knowledge generation and synthesis of information to facilitate learning and transformative change at the interface of biodiversity science, policy and practice.Provide science-based policy advice to organs of state on matters related to biodiversity mainstreaming.Facilitate human capital development, change and transformation within the Directorate.Ensure proper governance, effective risk management and compliance to applicable legislation.
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