Control Biodiversity Officer Grade A: World Heritage Convention Governance

Ref: BC24/2026

A four-year Degree (NQF8) in Natural / Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA plus a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Duties

Enhance international cooperation supportive of SA’s Biodiversity priorities. Facilitate SA’s (National) preparatory meetings for the World Heritage Committee, General Assembly Session and any other ad hoc Committee sessions. Coordinate participation of the SA delegation in these international meetings including the Africa preparatory meeting to the World Heritage Committee. Enhance sector education and awareness. Develop concept document to guide process plan including national and international Stakeholder mapping, Partners, Content to be covered and overall project deliverables. Develop outcomes reports. Ensure Equitable and sound corporate governance. Facilitate the development and review of agreements with relevant stakeholders.

Conserve, protect and mitigate biodiversity threats. Liaise with Countries in cases of potential transboundary or serial World Heritage to discuss the governance and legislation, policies and other applicable tools on the implementation of the Convention in South Africa.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge of Environmental Legislation (WHCA, NEMPAA, NEMA, NEMBA). Understanding of cultural heritage legislation. Knowledge of UNESCO related Conventions. Knowledge of World Heritage Nominations and proclamation process; Scientific principles governing World heritage sites management and Relevant law, norms and standards, planning and organizing. Research and analytical skills. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies. Good verbal and written communication skills; Good Interpersonal skills, Sound organizing and planning skills Interpersonal skills; Technical report writing skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure.

Screening Questions

Candidates will be required to answer the following questions when applying for this post.

• Do you have four-year Degree (NQF8) in Natural / Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA
• Do you have a minimum of six (6) years’ post qualification experience in the relevant field

Job Details

• Office

• Division

• Type

Permanent

• Posts

1

• Salary

Level OSD Grade A

R636 978 per annum

• Opening

23 Oct 2026

• Closing

09 Nov 2026

Contact Person

Ms T Ntloko

(012) 399 9531

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