Deputy Director:Woodlands and Indigenious Forest Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry / Environmental Science / Environmental Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Indigenous Forest / Commercial Forest or related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).  
• Ability to interpret and apply National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act 1998 (Act 101 0f 1998), NEMA, NEMBA, and other Environmental legislations including Public Service Act, PFMA, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Project Management. A Valid Driving License.

Duties

• Manage and develop policies, norms, standards, tools, and procedures for sustainable management of indigenous forests and woodlands. Monitor the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes by the regions (WIFM).
• Manage conservation planning and compliance with national and international biodiversity Management frameworks. Determine relative conservation and socio-economic values of forest patches as well as threats.
• Develop, maintain and implement Regional Forest Management plans and other subordinate plans such as Forest Estate Operational plans, which include forest rehabilitation, environmental rehabilitation, species conservation, sustainable harvesting management, waste management, fire management and protection, infrastructure management, cultural site management.
• Ensure Ecological Forest monitoring. Conduct national Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (PCI&S) audits. Ensure Integrated Environment plan for indigenous forest and resources of the Sub directorate (Physical, Human & Financial resources). Analyse the impact of environmental assessments.
• Ensure compliance and monitoring of Environmental legislation, especially NFA and NVFFA. Managing achievements of the Regional Annual Plan of Operation. Develop and provide forest management guidelines, norms, best practice to the WIFM regions. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Manage discipline.

Candidate Profile

• People Management / Leadership. Planning and Organizing skills. Facilitation and Negotiation skills. Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal, presentation, awareness raising and report writing).
• Ability to interpret regulations and develop policy. Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.