Job title: Chief Director: Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring
Company: SANBI
Job description: Reference number: BRAM/002/2024. This position is being re-advertised and candidates who have already applied should not re-apply again as their applications will still be considered. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide strategic leadership for SANBI, particularly in the thematic areas of work assigned to the Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring Division (i.e. biodiversity assessment, pressures, and knowledge/evidence required to inform decision making and policy).
This position requires a postgraduate degree at NQF level 8 in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Botany, or an equivalent and relevant qualification at NQF level 8. A relevant postgraduate degree at NQF level 9 and 10 or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage. This position also requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience and at least 5 years must be in Senior Management, at Director or equivalent level. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, innovative and must have in-depth understanding of national and global biodiversity conservation and knowledge about legislation pertaining to biodiversity conservation. The candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and must be willing to travel nationally and internationally. 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.
Key performance responsibilities include:
- Provide direction in the development and implementation of strategy for the Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring Division, and contribute to the development and implementation of SANBI’s Research Strategy.
- Lead SANBI’s technical and scientific support for the Scientific Authority and advise the Head: Biodiversity Science and Policy Advice on issues relating to biodiversity research, monitoring and assessment.
- Strategically increase the profile and impact of SANBI science on biodiversity assessments, biological invasions, the Scientific Authority and biodiversity economy.
- Strategically lead the biodiversity assessment aspect of SANBI’s work including relevant cross functional steering committees.
- Strategically lead, manage and direct teams undertaking research and development activities to provide evidence that can inform decisions and actions relating to priority biodiversity issues.
- Develop, promote, facilitate and expand effective partnerships to achieve SANBI strategic outputs in biodiversity conservation, research and assessments.
- Promote human capital development, change management and transformation in the division.
- Ensure proper governance, planning, reporting, performance management, effective risk management and compliance to applicable legislation.
- Facilitate Resource mobilisation that supports the Biodiversity Research, Assessment and Monitoring.
Application procedure:
- An application must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).
- A skills test, competency assessment, qualifications and criminal record checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
- Failure to submit the requested information and reference number may result in your application not being considered.
Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.
Applications consisting of the completed application, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to Enquiries:
Mr Maano Netshiombo
Cell: 082 453 0497
Tel.: (+27) 12 843 5295
Expected salary:
Location: South Africa
Job posting date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:03:03 GMT
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