DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
APPLICATIONS : For: KZN, North West and Bloemfontein: May be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand deliver to 14 Loop Street Cape Town, marked for the attention: Human Resources Management.
Pietermaritzburg: May be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment: Private Bag X 9029, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand-delivered to 185 Langalibalele Street, Old Mutual Building, 5th floor, Pietermaritzburg, marked for the attention: Human Resources Management.
CLOSING DATE : 20 June 2022
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from 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); 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 through the NSG under the name “Certificate for entry into
SMS” (full details are available at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme/). 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 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
SENIOR DATABASE CLERK REF NO: EP9012/2022
SALARY : R176 310 per annum, (total package of R302 136 per annum/ conditions apply)
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal (Midmar Dam)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Data capturing and developing database.
Proficiency in MS Office and Windows. Systematic and meticulous approach to Data capturing. Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures. Sound organizing and planning skills in terms of own work. Good communication skills. Administrative skills. Report writing skills. Advanced computer and numeracy skills. Computer Literacy. Compiling spreadsheets. Compile reports.
Ability to gather and analyze information. Ability to apply policies. Ability to work individually and in team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
DUTIES : Ensure accurate population of non – spatial data in NRM systems. Capture submitted non – spatial data on WIMS which include clearing quotations, order numbers and clearing invoices on time. Capture submitted ID copies of beneficiaries on WIMS. Request project coordinators to submit correct
documents on time in order to verify and scrutinise data. Ensure accurate capturing of social and training data. Support provincial information systems management. Verify data by comparing WIMS information with spreadsheet information updated on a daily basis as a measuring tool for data verification.
Scrutinise documents for compliance before capturing on WIMS system. Fixing discrepancies as per data analyser report, contract clearing report and training report to improve data quality. Provide regular capturing feedback on errors encountered. Verify MIS data with provincial source data. Provide records support. Ensure up to date electronically filed and archived evidence documents for all captured data. Check that planned deliverables have been met as per the performance agreement. Ensure safekeeping of documents by filing safely all received copies of data in lockable cabinets for future reference.
Complete the NRM records register. Label filing-cabinets with NRM registration codes. Making copies of tender documents (quotations) and order number.
Support information reporting of provincial NRM deliverables. Update non – spatial register with documents received and captured.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Sithembiso Ngcobo Tel No: 033 330 6197