Assistant Director: Woodland and Indigenous Forest Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

• SALARY: R 582 444 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Nature Conservation or Environmental Science or equivalent qualification within the related field.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Indigenous Forestry or Provincial or National Parks or related field. Knowledge, and evidence of application of the following legislation: National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA), National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) and NEMPA including regulations and policies regulating Natural Resources. Policies impacting on the forestry sector. Knowledge of Environmental Treaties.
• Knowledge of government administrative procedures i.e. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)and Treasury Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Performance Management systems). Knowledge of Environmental Impacts Assessments and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques.
• Good commination skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism. Ability to lead a team. Project management skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Ability to work long hours. A Valid Driver’s License and Willingness to travel.

DUTIES:

• Ensure sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests through promoting use of forests for various purposes. Provide support with the issuing and/or approve licenses for different use in the state indigenous forest as per the National Forest Act (NFA) delegations.
• Coordinate the identification of Rare, Threatened and Endangered species (RTEs) within the state forests as per the Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards Framework (PCI&S). Conduct conservation planning and ensure compliance with national biodiversity management frameworks.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Directorate Business Plan, including the rehabilitation programmes, stakeholders’ engagement campaigns. Promote the expansion of new woodland coverage, and where possible, the restoration/rehabilitation of ancient woodland. Conduct ecological forest monitoring and research. Monitor and support the implementation of capacity building and environmental empowerment strategies.
• Facilitate the creation of work opportunities through the EPWP. Facilitate the supply of PPE and Equipment. Ensure Health and safety of the employees in the workplace. Management and supervision of employees.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025