CONTROL RESOURCE CONSERVATION INSPECTOR (X2 POSTS)

 POST 25/11 : CONTROL RESOURCE CONSERVATION INSPECTOR (X2 POSTS) Directorate: Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction 

SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Northern Cape DE AAR Ref No: 3/2/1/2022/410 Upington Ref No: 3/2/1/2022/411 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Degree in Agricultural or Environmental Management. 3 years relevant experience. Job related knowledge: Agricultural Pest Act. National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), Protected Areas Act. Knowledge of policy development. Public Service Act. Public Service Regulations. Public Finance Management Act. Labour Relations Act. Water Act. Knowledge of project planning and management. Job related skills: Geographic Information System (GIS) skill, Policy development and analysis skills, Monitoring and research skills, Leadership skills, Negotiation skills, excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation and report writing), Inspection and auditing knowledge / skills, Problem solving skills, Facilitation and coordination skills. Computer skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Willingness to work extended hours. Extensive travel. 

DUTIES : Oversee, assess, activate and monitor locust outbreak (control). Response to locust outbreak reported to verify the outbreak. Conduct the ecological risk assessment of the area. Organise and plan control. Inspection and monitor control units. Conduct post control evaluation (impact assessment). Identify and make recommendation for research needs. Oversee, assess, execute and monitor blackfly outbreak. Monitor and evaluate blackfly larvae population. Utilise GIS to determine the position of the rapids (control site). Administer trails to determine the dosage rate for each rapid in preparation of the control operations. Carry out control operation. Conduct post control monitoring and evaluation to determine the impact of the control action. Identify and make recommendation for research needs. Oversee, assess, execute and monitor quelea (bird) outbreak. Respond to outbreak report for verification. Conduct the pre-control inspection / evaluation to determine the extent of the outbreak. Conduct the ecological risk assessment of the area. Plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage control operation. Conduct post control monitoring for remediation / sanitary and evaluation of the impact. Identify and make recommendations for research needs. Conduct training and awareness campaigns and management of the depot. Development of training manual. Training of prospective migratory pest outbreak controllers. Conduct awareness campaign. Determine the stock level at the depot. Ensure that chemicals are stored correctly. Ensure that all pumps are operational. Ensure that the depot is correctly secured. Issue pumps and chemicals during operations / controls. Supervision of staff. Allocation and ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr DJ Tladi Tel No: (012) 319 6717 

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to Private Bag X5007, Kimberley, 8302 or hand delivered to: 6th floor, New Public Building, Knight and Stead Street, Kimberley, 8302. 

NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing date 22 July 2022 at 16:00