Urban Forester at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Horticulture or any other study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in urban forestry, arboriculture and horticulture
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Physical fitness and health
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime when required

Primary functions

• Create, develop and manage sustainable urban forestry to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane using afforestation (tree planting) on road reserves throughout Tshwane
• Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance of all trees within Region 2
• Develop and manage an Integrated Development Plan for urban forestry
• Provide disaster management services relating to trees
• Create, develop and manage an information technology system for urban forestry as a whole
• Perform general management of the Urban Forestry Unit (planning, organising, leading and coordination) for Region 2
• Create, develop and manage afforestation (tree planting), watering and feeding programmes on road reserves at the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2
• Perform the administration of the Urban Forestry Unit for Region 2