Notwithstanding sub-regulation (3), a standing permit issued to-
(a) an organ of state or the management authority of a protected area may be issued for a period not exceeding 48 months; and
(b) an official of the Department or an official of a provincial conservation authority for the carrying out of restricted activities in the official performance of such official’s duties remains valid until the employment of the holder of such permit is terminated, whether or not terminated on initiative of the employer or the permit-holder.

