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Biodiversity Officer Specialised Production: Biosecurity Enforcement

Marine Living Resources FundRef: RCSM36/2026

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Collected on 17 September 2026

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This is a vacancy advertisement issued by the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for the post of Biodiversity Officer Specialised Production: Biosecurity Enforcement, reference RCSM36/2026, at a salary of R 518 769 per annum (OSD) and centred in Cape Town. The minimum requirement stated is an Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences or related fields. Applications must be made online via https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/, with a completed online Z83 and a detailed CV carrying at least three contactable references, and they close on 05 October 2026; late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates face screening and security vetting, pre-entry assessments, and must produce certified copies of their qualifications, identity document and driver's licence.

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BIODIVERSITY OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: BIOSECURITY ENFORCEMENT (RCSM36/2026)

A permanent post as Biodiversity Officer Specialised Production: Biosecurity Enforcement in the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, at a salary of R 518 769 per annum (OSD), based in Cape Town. The stated requirement is an Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences or related fields. Applicants must apply online, complete all sections of the online Z83 and attach a detailed CV with at least three contactable references before the closing date.

Who it is for: Suitably qualified applicants with an Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences or related fields; persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference may be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups
How to act on it: Submit the application online at https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/, complete all sections of the online Z83 and attach a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references; if shortlisted, bring certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence on or before the interview day

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

RCSM36/2026

Amounts

R 518 769

Key Takeaways

RCSM36/2026
Biodiversity Officer Specialised Production: Biosecurity Enforcement
R 518 769 per annum (OSD)
Cape Town
Closing date: 05 October 2026
Online applications: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Online Z83 form
Detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references
Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences
Certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence for shortlisted candidates
SAQA evaluation of foreign qualifications
No late applications will be accepted
SMS Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme / Certificate for entry into SMS
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme
Provinces: Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment
National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Marine Living Resources Fund
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
National School of Government (NSG)

Dates

Closing Date

5 October 2026