Selection of Individual Consultant for Project Manager Services — GEF7 Pillar 2

Project Manager: Global Environment Facility 7 P illar 2 | five 5 ) year s contract. Reference: BC04 /2022 Salary: R882 042 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package) Centre(s): Pretoria Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF6) in Project Management / Environmental Sciences or equivalent relevant qualification coupled with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience at junior management level [assistant director (ASD)] in relevant field.  Knowledge: Knowledge and experience with GEF policies and procedures including log frames and similar project planning tools.  Experience and knowledge in project / programme management and implementation.  Experience in managing large multidisciplinary projects.  Biodiversity Management.

Sound experience in report writing.  Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of internationally funded projects.  Knowledge in general government administrative procedures and processes (PSA & PSR); financial and procurement administrative procedures; computer literacy.  Skills: sound experience in report writing; leadership and management.  Coordination and liaison skills; organisational and planning; communication skills (written and spoken); programme and project management; decision-making skills.  Personal attributes: innovative and proactive; ability to work long hours voluntarily; ability to gather and analyse information; proven leadership skills. ability to work independently and in a team; ability to lead multidisciplinary team; good interpersonal relations skills; ability to work under extreme pressure; conflict management and resolution; ability to organise and plan under pressure; ability to collect and interpret information and reports; responsibility and loyalty.

Duties:  Provide strategic leadership to the project team.  All applications must be submitted on a signed new Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to download PDF form) accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.  Please note that should you not use the newly amended Z83 and completed, initialed and signed in full, the department reserves the rights to disqualify your application.  Applications may be forwarded to: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria marked for the attention: Human Resources Management.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.  The National Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.  Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: criminal records; citizenship status; credit worthiness; previous employment (reference checks); social media checks, and qualification verification.  Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.  Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants.  The course is available at the NSG under the name “certificate for entry into SMS” and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/  Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.  Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.  Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments.  The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract.  The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.  If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.  Coordinate effective communication amongst stakeholders at nodal, national and international level.  Manage project implementation task team and participate in steering committee meetings.  Monitor progress of the project.  Manage the project budget Enquiries: Mr Simon Malete Tel: 012 399 9511 For attention: Human Resource Management Closing date: 20 June 2022