BIODIVERSITY OFFICER (PRODUCTION): CITES: LEBOMBO

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following:

• Conduct biodiversity compliance inspections of CITES-related consignments and verify associated permits and supporting documentation at Ports of Entry.
• Conduct verification of pre-booked CITES consignments and associated permits and supporting documentation.
• Endorse compliant CITES permits to facilitate the lawful release of consignments.
• Verify TOPS permits and supporting documentation where required as part of biodiversity compliance inspections and facilitate the endorsement of compliant permits.
• Identify and report non-compliant consignments, permits, supporting documentation and suspected biodiversity-related offences, and refer matters for further action in accordance with prescribed compliance and enforcement procedures.
• Support and participate in joint compliance and enforcement operations with relevant law enforcement authorities.
• Respond to enquiries from clients and stakeholders relating to CITES and TOPS permits, consignments and biodiversity compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of biodiversity inspections, permit endorsements, consignment verifications and identified non-compliance.
• Compile and submit required inspection and compliance reports within prescribed timeframes.
• Implement approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational directives relating to biodiversity compliance and enforcement.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Border Management Authority Act, 2020 (Act No. 2 of 2020) and its application to border management operations.
• Knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) and its associated regulatory framework applicable to biodiversity compliance.
• Knowledge of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the regulatory requirements governing the international trade in CITES-listed species.
• Knowledge of the Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations and requirements relating to threatened or protected species.
• Knowledge of biodiversity compliance inspection procedures, including CITES and TOPS permit requirements, verification and endorsement procedures, and the inspection of consignments, permits and supporting documentation.
• Knowledge of biodiversity compliance and enforcement procedures, including the identification, reporting and referral of non-compliance.