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  • Posted: Oct 18, 2025
    Deadline: Nov 10, 2025
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  • The legal mandate and core business of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are to manage, protect and conserve South Africa’s environment and natural resources. The mandate is informed by section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), which affords everyone the right to (a) an enviro...
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    Deputy Director: Forest Sector Analysis

    SALARY: R1 059 105 per annum (all-inclusive salary package).

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field.
    • A minimum of five (5) years experience in Forestry or related field, of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
    • Knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector, Project and Programme Management, Public Finance Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Knowledge of all relevant Acts such as NFA, NEMA, NEMBA, Protected areas and NVFFA. Knowledge of enumeration for collection of data.
    • Ability to work under pressure, communication skills (written and verbal), Facilitation and negotiation skills, Planning and organising, Leadership skills, Planning and Execution, Financial Management and report writing skills. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

    DUTIES:

    • Develop statistics and trend analysis pertaining to the Forest Sector. Ensure the analysis, interpretation and provision of relevant data and information to various stakeholders. Perform triennial analysis of the State of Forest and periodic forest resource assessment to provide forest sector trends.
    • Develop periodic and on-demand qualitative analysis and report on specific forest-sector issues. Coordinate reporting on forestry matters at a national and international level and ensure effective representation of the forestry sector. Develop Forestry Sector Reports.
    • Ensure the publishing of reports on Commercial Timber Resources and Primary Roundwood Processing in South Africa (Commercial Timber Statistics).
    • Manage publication of the state of forestry reports.
    • Provides input towards reports commissioned by other sister Departments and other role players. Provide technical information on forest resources and Forestry. Provide forestry technical advice on the development of Forestry Sector strategies.
    • Consolidate inputs and comments from internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the publishing of forestry related articles in various platforms. Oversee the management of an efficient knowledge and information programme for the forest sector.
    • Ensure compliance with regional/ international conventions, Agreements and processes. Produce reports based on the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire and submit to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
    • Participate and produce country reports towards the Global Forest Resources Assessment Programme led by the FAO.

    Closing Date: 03 November 2025

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