Requirements: 

• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience.
• Extensive experience in compliance and enforcement dealing with natural resources especially related to alien and invasive species.
• Experience in natural resource management together with relevant technical knowledge in the prevention and/or control of invasive and alien species.
• A Certificate in Environmental Management Inspector will be an added advantage. Experience in or knowledge of alien and invasive species regulations related investigations and enforcement.
• Ability to compile case dockets with legally admissible evidence, including recording all progress in the investigative diary.
• Ability to draft legal defensible administrative notices, directives.
• Knowledge of the provisions of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEM: BA).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and attend meetings with stakeholders, Willingness to travel, Computer literacy.
• A valid driver's license. 

Duties: 

• Criminal investigations and administrative enforcement in relation to invasive alien species within the country.
• Drafting of enforcement strategies to inform actions to be taken.
• Drafting of legal documents, notices, affidavits, charge sheets, plea and sentence agreements.
• Obtain warning statements from suspects, open criminal cases to prosecute offenders. Consult with prosecutors, police and all other stakeholders regarding criminal investigations.
• Liaise with Directorate: Litigation and other directorates, provincial departments and local municipalities, external experts and/or consultants as well as other government institutions.
• Implement the directorate’s filing system efficiently.
• Implement relevant SOPs and guidelines.
• Participate in EMI events, training and projects.
• Assist in responding to both Parliamentary and Media queries.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of national policies, strategies and programmes relating to the compliance and enforcement with the AIS regulations.
• Compile and submit monthly reports to the supervisor and perform other administrative and related functions.