Policy Analyst: Environmental Sector Trade Development

Policy Analyst: Environmental Sector Trade Development
Salary: R448 521 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
(Ref. AP519/2010) *Pretoria

Requirements: * A three-year degree/diploma in Environmental Sciences or Trade or relevant
qualification * A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage, plus extensive relevant experience
in international trade, including environmental sector trade and an awareness/knowledge of South
Africa and Government’s priorities * A broad understanding and knowledge of environmental and
development issues (globally, regionally, locally) * The ability to conduct research, gather and analyse
information and draft documents * The ability to formulate sound policies through analytical and
innovative thinking * The ability to manage components and plan for activities, including projects
and policy matters l The ability to interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation * Good
communication skills (written and spoken) * Good negotiation and advocacy skills * The ability to control
the budget of the component * Good computer literacy and use of standard packages * The ability to
work under pressure * Good interpersonal skills * The ability to work individually and in a team * The
ability to work under pressure * The willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Duties: * Conduct research and prepare policy discussion documents to inform South Africa’s negotiating
positions for international trade related to the environmental sector in the relevant multi-lateral
institutions, organisations, forums and partnerships * Facilitate stakeholder consultations and lobbying
necessary for the formulation of negotiating positions with the relevant lead Department * Prepare
policy and discussion documents for stakeholder consultation to inform South African foreign policy
on international trade issues related to the environmental sector and the integration of these into the
cluster priorities and work programmes * Provide secretariat support for and represent the Department
at the planning, preparatory, negotiating delegation, implementation and monitoring and evaluation
meetings related to South Africa’s engagement in international trade related to the environmental
sector * Facilitate arrangements for ongoing review of national implementation strategies and action
plans relevant to South Africa’s international trade related to the environment sector * Provide and
facilitate arrangements for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of trade
programmes related to the environmental sector and compile reports thereon * Provide support to
the delegation attending the negotiations * Co-ordinate reporting on trade programmes related to
the environmental sector.
Enquiries: Ms V Pillay, tel. (012) 310-3201.

Short-listed candidates will be subject to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability
for employment.
In order to be considered, applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, accompanied by all required
certified (in the last 12 months) copies of qualifications, Identity Document, proof of citizenship if not
an RSA citizen and a comprehensive CV (including three contactable references), and forwarded to the
Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001, for attention:
Mr G Ntshane.
The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department
through the filling of these posts. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only.
Closing date: 1 March 2010.
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make an
appointment.
For more information, please visit our website at www.environment.gov.za