Senior Forester: State Forests Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Forestry or relevant field. Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act 84 of 1998) and the National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act 101 of 1998) including other relevant legislations such as NEMA, NEMBA, CARA, Protected Areas Act, Public Services Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

DUTIES :

• Render commercial activities in state forest plantations. Implement operational plans for the state forest plantations. Quality assure work rendered by services providers. Development of management plans. Assist in compiling and updating annual plans of operations.
• Plan and conduct physical verification for state forest plantations in the region. Monitor compliance with applicable business processes for management of state forest plantations. Prepare weekly and monthly reports. Implement the Audit Action Plan and keep record of evidence. Create jobs through Expanded Public Works Programme.
• Ensure protection of plantations from fires, livestock and pests. Assist with the implementation, enforcement and promotion of the National Forest Act (NFA), Conservation of Natural Resources Act (CARA) and National Veld Forest Fire Act (NVFFA). Administer forestry support services. Participate in stakeholder engagements. Conduct awareness campaigns.