Fresh Jobs at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Resource Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry Management / Commercial Forestry or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding in the application of the National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA), National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) and NEMBA including regulations and policies regulating Natural Resources. Policies impacting on the forestry sector.
• Knowledge of Enumeration for data collection. Knowledge of Financial Management. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder engagement. A Valid Driving License and Willingness to travel.

Duties

• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) business processes.
• Facilitate and implement strategies for technical forest management support service in the province. Facilitate and provide support to the development, review and implementation of the forest growth and yield model for commercial forest plantations.
• Provide support in the monitoring and assessment of state forest plantations in the region against the principles, criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management, including the implementation of policy and regulations. Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans for the state forest plantations in the region.
• Provide support in the development and strengthening of human resource capacity, technical capacity and cooperation at a regional level to ensure implementation of appropriate legislation for the management of forests.
• Facilitate the creation of work opportunities through the EPWP. Provide support to the liaison Forums within the sector. Participate in the forestry provincial development forums and development initiatives by other sector organisations. 

Candidate Profile

• Good commination skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism. Ability to lead a team. Project management skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Ability to work long hours. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Forestry / Natural Sciences or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field.
• Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA), Protected Areas, NEMA, and NEMBA including Public Finance Regulations, and Public Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector. Knowledge of enumeration for collection of data. Project and Programme Management. Valid Driving License and willingness to travel.

Duties

• Provide state forest land management services. Update and record changes on land register for State Forest Land. Release land no longer needed for forestry purposes. Evaluate applications for public works developments, servitudes, cessions and other real rights on released state forest land.
• Establish and manage land register. Facilitate registration of lease against tittle deeds. Provide support in the negotiations of terms and conditions for lease agreements. Develop specification terms for the leases. Draft lease agreements, obtain legal opinion from legal services. Facilitate the signing of leases.
• Manage land reform issues affecting state forest land. Liaise and mediate disputes regarding land boundaries, land use and access to state forest land. Liaise with other stakeholders such as Public Works, Public Enterprise and Rural Development and Land Reform regarding land issues.
• Manage the collection/calculation of rentals. Monitor forest lease and third-party agreements. Establish and implement system for monitoring. Identify areas of non-compliance. Develop intervention to address any deviation.

Candidate Profile

• Good commination skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing skills. Leadership skills. Planning and organizing skills. Ability to work under pressure and with a team.
• Ability to gather and analyze information. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Good interpersonal relations skills and creativity. A Valid Driving License and willingness to travel.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Resource Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry Management / Commercial Forestry or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding in the application of the National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA), National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) and NEMBA including regulations and policies regulating Natural Resources. Policies impacting on the forestry sector.
• Knowledge of Enumeration for data collection. Knowledge of Financial Management. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder engagement. A Valid Driving License and Willingness to travel.

Duties

• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) business processes.
• Facilitate and implement strategies for technical forest management support service in the province. Facilitate and provide support to the development, review and implementation of the forest growth and yield model for commercial forest plantations.
• Provide support in the monitoring and assessment of state forest plantations in the region against the principles, criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management, including the implementation of policy and regulations. Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans for the state forest plantations in the region.
• Provide support in the development and strengthening of human resource capacity, technical capacity and cooperation at a regional level to ensure implementation of appropriate legislation for the management of forests.
• Facilitate the creation of work opportunities through the EPWP. Provide support to the liaison Forums within the sector. Participate in the forestry provincial development forums and development initiatives by other sector organisations. 

Candidate Profile

• Good commination skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism. Ability to lead a team. Project management skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Ability to work long hours. 

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry / Natural Resources Management or related qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Forestry or related field. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. 
• 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.
• Knowledge of the forest and environmental management sector. Knowledge of PCI&S management Framework. A Valid Driving License and Willingness to travel.

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. Management and supervision of employees.

Candidate Profile

• People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial Management.
• Project and Programme Management. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Conflict management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and work long hours. Ability to work individually and in a team.

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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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• An ABET (NQF 3) or equivalent qualification.  No experience required. Knowledge of propagation methods, record keeping, and Supervisory. Knowledge of operating a computer.

Duties

• Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans. Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet.
• Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases.
• Ensure harvesting activities. Prepare fire breaks. Oversee the maintenance of the plantation, and woodlots. Weed control.
• Watering and fertilising the plants. Render general support functions. Conduct stocktaking. Provide training and development to staff.

Candidate Profile

• Sound organising and planning skills. Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, problem solving and numerical skills.
• Ability to work with difficult people. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with limited supervision.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or relevant equivalent qualification. No experience required. 
• Knowledge of Minor maintenance, cleaning of harbor areas, administration, dry docking and safety policies. Basic finance principles. OHSA Procedures. A valid Driving license.

Duties

• Infrastructure maintenance. Cleaning and painting of walls, roof and ceiling, filling for potholes, clearing road edges/fallen trees, watering of plants, skoffeling along the fence and around the building and maintain hedge trees and campsite. Rehabilitation of degraded forest areas. Slashing of alien plants, planting of indigenous seeding.
• Manage fires. Skoffelling of fire belts and tracer belts, spraying and burning of fire belts, firefighting and sharpening of tools such as hand hoes etc.
• Manage woodlot. Reduction and coppice shots 2 and 3 stands/stumps, Alien invasive control within woodlots and clear felling of poles left in the Woodlock after harvesting of timber has been conducted.

Candidate Profile

• General administration skills, Maintenance and equipment. Ability to work under extreme pressure, ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflicts, ability to work long hours voluntarily and ability to gather and analyse information.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 9 (NQF level 1) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Knowledge of planting and firefighting.

Duties

• Render Silviculture functions within the plantations and forests. Conduct the marking of plots, counting and marking of trees. Maintain equipment used. Update a variety of registers regarding the aspects of work.
• Grade and record dried wood. Prepare site. Planting. Weeding / Manual / Chemical. Coppice reduction. Wattle Spacing. Rehabilitation of degraded sites. Maintain conservation zones.
• Removal of alien species. Perfom forest protection tasks. Perform fire protection and suppression duties. Maintain firefighting equipment. Protect infrastructure. Perform forest protection task. Fight forest/veld fire. Perform fire protection suppression duties.
• Maintain firefighting equipment. Control pest/weed infection. Protect infrastructure. Render harvesting services. Clear felling. Debarking. Manual slipping of poles. Conduct log marking and pole measuring. Propagate plants and trees. Monitor the propagation of activities.
• Conduct record keeping of plant/trees. Produce and process poles. Cutting, drying, grading, treatment and sampling of poles. Provide support in selling of poles.

Candidate Profile

• Communication skills, interpersonal skills and listening skills. Planning and execution, acceptance of responsibility, teamwork and self-discipline.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management/ Human Resource Development/ Public Management/ Industrial Psychology or within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Performance Management for Senior Management Services (SMS) and below Senior Management Services (Non-SMS), MS Teams and Word.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Duties

• Coordinate the submission of Performance Agreements for SMS and non-SMS members. Coordinate Mid-term and annual performance moderations for SMS and non-SMS.
• Ensure compliance with the submission of Performance Management documents, such as Performance Agreements, Assessments & Probations reports, etc. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of pay progression and merit awards. Coordinate implementation of OSD and incentive framework directives.
• Ensure proper implementation of Grade & Accelerated Progression for OSD &Non-OSD. Coordinate the management of probation for SMS & non-SMS members. Update PMDS online system for SMS and Non-SMS. Oversee performance management database and ensure alignment with PERSAL information.
• Quality check PMDS documents in line with SMS handbook and PMDS Directives. Facilitate PMDS training and empower of line managers and staff members for proper facilitation of evaluations to improve the system.
• Manage dispute resolution or disagreement processes emanating from Performance Agreements, Mid-term assessment, Annual assessment, and probation reports for SMS and Non-SMS. Monitor poor performance improvement plans, dispute resolution, and update databases for SMS and Non-SMS.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of SMS handbook. Incentive Framework; Public Service Regulation as amended, Public Service Act as amended, Collective Agreements, DPSA directives and other Human Resource Prescripts. Knowledge of administrative procedures, and project management. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Experience in PERSAL system.
• Knowledge of Financial Administration skills, Supervisory skills, Planning and organizing, Communication skills both verbal and written, and problem-solving skills, Computer literacy Skills that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Presentation skills, Accuracy, thoroughness, and ability to detect errors, Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, good working interpersonal skills, Customer service orientation, and flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure, Ability to delegate, Ability to establish controls and monitor tasks. PERSAL Certificate; a valid Driver’s license will serve as an advantage.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification. Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate. No experience required.

Duties

• Perform access control. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized person and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
• Estcourt visitors to the relevant employee /venue when required. Ensure that no equipment and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points. Operate and monitor control room security equipment. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building /premises patrols to identify and check.
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors as required. Note offices that have been left unlocked and lock the mentioned office. Fire hazards exposed electronical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance.
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management. Provide receptionist services. Ensure safety of staff and visitors.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register. Ensure that the occurrence register and other registers are kept up to date.
•  Ensure that visitors entering the forests have an approved Licence as per NFA. Assist with fire management in the forest as required.  Obtain feedback from the supervisor on incidents reported. Report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the access control procedure. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officer under these documents.
• Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Security processes and procedures. Departmental and Public Service prescripts. CCTV operations.
• Communication skills (written and spoken), Organizational and planning. Decision-making skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to work independently in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Science or Project Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project management or relevant field of which three (3 years) should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent).
• Experience and knowledge in project / programme management and implementation. Experience in managing large multidisciplinary projects. Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of internationally funded projects.
• Knowledge in Biodiversity Management. Knowledge of wetlands and wetland legislation and / or experience in the restoration and/or management of wetlands. Knowledge of biodiversity financing.

Duties

• Ensure effective project management. Establish the Project Management Unit (PMU) and supervise PMU staff. Ensure that national or international shortterm consultants and co-executing agencies and project partners working for the project collaborate and deliver the expected project outputs.
• Ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day implementation of the project and manage the project according to Global Environmental Facility (GEF), Environmental Restoration Integrated Programme (ERIP) and United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) standards, involving the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Project Steering Committee (PSC) as required.
• Manage the project budget. Prepare financial reports, including co-financing reports, and ensure financial operations are transparent. Manage project related activities. Implement the stakeholder engagement plan together with relevant project coexecuters.
• Provide expert knowledge and specialist services for wetland policy development and peatland restoration strategies and practices to ensure project activities are carefully planned, executed, monitored and reported on with respect to their effectiveness.
• Provide technical advice to project beneficiaries and review technical reports. Manage project progress, monitoring, and reporting. Conduct annual monitoring of the environmental and social safeguard (ESS) risks. Manage project committees and meetings. 

Candidate Profile

• Sound experience in report writing. Knowledge in Financial and Procurement administrative procedures.
• Leadership and Management. Coordination and liaison skills; Organisational and planning, Communication skills (written and spoken), and interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Administration or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Administration or relevant field.

Duties

• Provide strategic planning and reporting support. Provide document management support (preparation of documents packs, filing, recording). Provide administration support services. Coordinate branch meetings and do follow-up as well as management of all administrative issues.
• Ensure coordination, consolidation and implementation of actions emanating for the Executive Management meetings. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Provide support on the coordination of parliamentary questions and queries/referrals, as well as stakeholder engagements. Receive all Cabinet documents.
• Coordinate the processing of all logistical documentation in the Chief Financial Officer’s office i.e travel request; S&T, cellphone claims, 3G. Provide budget, expenditure and procurement administration support. Assist in ensuring compliance in document management in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Provide support in coordination and consolidation of the branch inputs into strategic, business plans, and Annual Performance Plans (APPs). Provide support in the coordination and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, bi-annal and annual, oversight reports. 

Candidate Profile

• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Knowledge of Strategic coordination/ planning; Business planning; Report/professional writing; Business process management. Knowledge of Risk management Audit procedures. Skills: Organising skills; Facilitation skills; Communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• Computer literacy. Ability to communicate with ministries, senior management, officials and the public in a professional manner. Ability to work individually and in a team. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
• Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Service orientated Self supervision, ability to protect the confidentiality of documents. A highly developed sense of honesty.

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Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in science, or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as certificated natural scientist, and at least three (3) years post qualification technical (scientific) experience

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for transforming data formats and performing routine operations on data; maintaining databases and distributing information through the Marine Information Management System (MIMS); developing and customizing operational software; applying appropriate technical procedures and skills to generate information and knowledge; compiling reports and making recommendations; routinely engaging with research staff to identify needs and requirements; and providing technical support to research staff to promote data uploads on the MIMS.
• Furthermore, the incumbent will provide technical support information and advice to organize scientific information so that it is FAIR – (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable); adhere to international best practices in terms of metadata content and data format; promote and advocate MIMS to stakeholders; provide data management support to the Oceans and Coast branch to improve the monitoring of ocean processes and climate change around South Africa; and support the digitisation of the Oceans and Coast historical dataset.
• Additionally, the incumbent will implement software to perform technical scientific functions and tasks; design, develop and maintain open-source databases for scientific data; implement web-based tools for data visualisation and capture; provide scientific support and advice; access data from international data repositories and real-time systems; maintain continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; conduct research/literature studies to improve expertise; support the MIMS manager to publish and present technical reports and findings; and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on scientific computing-related matters.  

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of Information systems engineering principles, scientific data formats, database design and entry, and the use of open-source database creation and management tools such as SQL.
• Proficiency in programming skills in minimum one computing language, specifically Python or MATLAB, while basic knowledge of web development such HTML, PHP or JavaScript would be advantageous.
• Additionally, they must exercise professional judgment, conduct data analysis, perform quality assessment and control.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication skills, leadership, and the ability to take direction; and demonstrate self-management, networking, planning and organisational skills, and the ability to navigate conflict management and change management.