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Requirements

National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Forestry or relevant field.

Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act 84 of 1998) and the National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act 101 of 1998) including other relevant legislations such as NEMA, NEMBA, CARA, Protected Areas Act, Public Services Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

Knowledge of the forest and environmental management sector.

Knowledge of PCI&S management Framework.

People management and empowerment.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Financial Management.

Project and Programme Management.

Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Facilitation and negotiation skills.

Conflict management skills.

Planning and organizing skills.

Good interpersonal relations skills.

Ability to work under pressure and work long hours.

Ability to work individually and in a team. willingness to travel.

Duties

Render commercial activities in state forest plantations.

Implement operational plans for the state forest plantations.

Quality assure work rendered by services providers.

Development of management plans.

Assist in compiling and updating annual plans of operations.

Plan and conduct physical verification for state forest plantations in the region.

Monitor compliance with applicable business processes for management of state forest plantations.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports.

Implement the Audit Action Plan and keep record of evidence.

Create jobs through Expanded Public Works Programme.

Ensure protection of plantations from fires, livestock and pests.

Assist with the implementation, enforcement and promotion of the National Forest Act (NFA), Conservation of Natural Resources Act (CARA) and National Veld Forest Fire Act (NVFFA).

Administer forestry support services.

Participate in stakeholder engagements.

Conduct awareness campaigns. 35

How to apply

Email: FOM28-2026@dffe.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, 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 competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries.

Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed).

The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application.

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase.

Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed).

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

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Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.

The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.

Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.

The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS