Dept of Environmental Affairs Recruits Project Coordinator

PROJECT COORDINATOR REF NO: EP25/2014
SALARY : R227 802 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Forestry/ Natural/

Environmental Science or an appropriate equivalent qualification, coupled with
relevant experience in natural resource management and alien vegetation. In
exceptional cases, extensive and highly competent relevant experience, without
a degree or diploma, will be considered. Sound project management skills, good
communication skills and sound organisation and planning skills. Knowledge of
Working for Water policies and procedures, knowledge of legislation relevant to
alien vegetation control will serve as an added advantage . Knowledge of the
Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Computer literacy,
knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). People
management, change management and empowerment skills . Valid driver’s
licence and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be expected to provide project planning support services to
the project by developing a strategic clearing plan and an Annual Plan of
Operation (APO) for approval of budget allocation. Facilitate the implementation
of project plans through the establishment of project advisory committees.
Monitor implementation of project plans by conducting site audits to ensure
compliance with Working for Water policies/standards, health and safety
prescripts and various environment and agriculture legislation which govern alien
vegetation control. Render project close out services by conducting final site
inspections and facilitating in the handing over of cleared land to the land user.

ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Mr LP Mabuza (012 392 1459)
Mpumalanga: Mr MB Mashabane (082 052 1518)
North West: Mr TR Puling (012 399 9755)
Free State: Mr M Moyo (051 430 4837)

APPLICATIONS : Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag x 4390,
Cape Town, 8000 or hand-delivered to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town . or e-mail
applications to [email protected]. For all the applications send
through an email, kindly remember to attach all the necessary documentation
including a signed Z83 form, no late applications will be considered.
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources
CLOSING DATE : 01 December 2014