Assistant Director: Forest Resource Protection at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry / Natural Science / Environmental Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. 

DUTIES :

• Implement, monitor and review National Forest Act policy and strategies. Identify areas that can be dealt with through other mechanisms such as regulations, guidelines, or capacity building and awareness.
• Review and comment on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and other specialist reports for development impacting forests and trees in accordance with the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA) Promote compliance and enforcement regarding the National Forests Act No. 84 of 1998.
• Liaise with Directorate of Legal Services and State Law Advisor regarding legal opinions and interpretation of provisions of the Act. Facilitate the appointment of Forest Officers as Peace Officers in terms of Criminal Procedure Act, 1977. Implement capacity building and communication programmes for stakeholders. Conducts NFA training course to various stakeholders such as SAPS, Judiciary, Magistrate and Prosecutors, State Organs.
• Provide technical advice in the issuing of licenses for protected trees, State and natural forests. Manage and maintain database of license statistics. Monitor the uniformity of licensing by evaluating the quality and assurance process and procedures in the Forestry Regions.