Project Coordinator (EP02/2025) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements:

• Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural Science/Environmental Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in relevant field. Understanding of Project management. Knowledge of Alien vegetation control.
• Good communication skills and sound organization and planning skills. Knowledge of Working for Water policies and procedures, knowledge of legislation relevant to alien vegetation control will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts.
• Computer literacy, knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). People management, change management and empowerment skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision.

Duties:

• Provide project planning support services to the project by developing a strategic clearing plan and an Annual Plan of Operation (APO) for approval of budget allocation. Facilitate the implementation of project plans through the establishment of stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor implementation of project plans by conducting site audits to ensure compliance with Working for Water policies/standards, health and safety prescripts and various environment and agriculture legislation which governs alien vegetation control.
• Render project close out services by conducting final site inspections and facilitating the handing over of cleared land to the land user.