Director: State Forest Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: SALARY R1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive annual salary package)

REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate qualification in Forestry or Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum Five (5) years of experience in the relevant field at a Middle /Senior managerial level. Successful Completion of the Public service Senior Management Leadership Programme Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), upon appointment. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations,
• The Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act etc.
• Knowledge of the Commercial Forestry Sector. Knowledge and understanding of National Priorities e.g. Accelerated and shared growth Initiative South Africa. Understanding of the Forest Sector broad based black economic empowerment. Knowledge of relevant policies, legislations and frameworks relating to Forestry e.g. National Forest Act, National Veld and Forest Fire Act, National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF).
• Knowledge of Enumeration of biological assets for collection of data. Financial Management. Project Management and strategic planning. Stakeholder Engagement. Sound research, organizing and analytical skills.
• Good Presentation skills Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Good interpersonal relations skills. Good Communication skills. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

DUTIES:

• Manage the plantations and implement the annual plan of operations for the plantations.
• Manage State Forests, personnel and associated assets.
• Develop and implement Fire Management Plans, Ensure the implementation of Sustainable Forest Management in line with the National Forest Act and National Veld and Forest Fire Act.
• Proactive mitigation of audit risks, develop and implement interventions. Stakeholder Liaison and Providing post settlement support and management of state forest Land and State Forest Land transfer.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025