Requirements: 

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience required in a relevant environment. Sound Knowledge of Biodiversity Sectors.
• Knowledge of biodiversity, marine and environmental legislation (MLRA, ICM, NEMBA & NEMA).
• Knowledge of the regulations promulgated there under and departmental policies with special reference to Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit Sharing.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Enforcement.
• Sound knowledge of Biodiversity Economy Strategy.
• Knowledge in general government administrative procedures and processes (PSA & PSR). Financial and Procurement administrative procedures (PFMA & Treasury Regulations).
• Law enforcement and investigations.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative and proactive; Ability to gather and analyses information; Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Conflict management and resolution.
• Ability to organize and plan under pressure.
• Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.
• Computer literacy, good communication and Report writing skills.

Duties:

• Provide support in coordinating processes to implement the national and international programmes relating to Access and Benefit Sharing and Traditional Knowledge.
• Promote programmes relating to sustainable use of natural resources.
• Assist with the development of the economic value of indigenous biological and generic resources and associated traditional knowledge into actual sustainable income and economic development.
• Provide technical support in the coordination of the contribution of the biodiversity sector in the green economy activities.
• Provide inputs on the draft concept note on the capacity development initiative for bioprospecting sector Assist with the management of permit applications databases. Support the national implementation of the related international treaties.
• Review status reports from permit holders. Support implementation of BioPANZA.
• Manage databases of Biodiversity Economy related projects.
• Support the develop economic value of indigenous biological and generic resources and associated traditional knowledge into actual sustainable income and economic development.