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x8 Senior Forester Posts (Woodlands & Indigeneous Forest Management) at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment

admin May 23, 2023

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DEADLINE: 05 June 2023

POST: SENIOR FORESTER: WOODLANDS & INDIGENEOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT REF NO: FOM24/2023 (X8 POSTS)

SALARY: R359 517 per annum
CENTRE: Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS: Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/ Nature Conversation or any degree relevant qualification. The applicant should have a minimum experience of two (2) years in indigenous forest management or related field. Knowledge of all relevant acts such as National Forests Act (NFA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of the forest management sector, computer skills, people management, leadership skills, planning and organising, financial management and a valid driving license (Code B).

DUTIES: Implementation of the infrastructure maintenance plan within the forest estate which deals with the following: Maintenance of forests roads, official buildings (e.g., offices, stores, gardens, staff houses, ablution facilities, hiking huts, camp sites, picnic sites, etc.) Maintenance of Forest boundary beacons and fences. Assist in preservation of forest biodiversity to ensure the continued livelihood within the forest estate, assist in the development and implementation of the management plan for the forest estate, which deals with the following: rehabilitation of degraded forest areas, wetlands, and riparian zones. Implementation of the National Forest Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998), as amended and National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998), as amended. Recording and monitoring and recording of rare, threatened, and endangered species, Implementation of invasive alien plant control, implementation of the PCI&S framework. Management of woodlots associated with some indigenous forests. Promote environmental awareness and manage relationships with all affected stakeholders: Presentations to visitors, schools, and communities. Capacity building of local communities in forest related legislations. Promote, facilitate, and monitor forest access by users and visitors. Promote tree planting and relevant environmental campaigns. Manage risk and security aspects of the forest estate. Staff supervision.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. Sahula Cell: 066 328 7920

Where to submit your application

Cape Town And Eastern Cape: May be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street Cape Town

FOR ATTENTION: Human Resources Management

Application Notes

An application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.

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