x4 Forestry Service Aid Vacancies: Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment in South Africa

x4 Forestry Service Aid Vacancies: Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment in South Africa

DEADLINE: 22 May 2023

POST 14/65 : FORESTRY SERVICE AID REF NO: FOM22/2023 (X4 POSTS)

• SALARY: R107 196 per annum, (Total salary package of R 223 729 per annum/conditions apply)
• CENTRE: Kwazulu-Natal (Ulundi and Nyangweni Nursery)

REQUIREMENTS: ABET or relevant qualification. No experience required. Knowledge of Planting and propagation. Communication skills, Planning, Interpersonal skills and Listening skills. Planning and execution, acceptance of responsibility and teamwork. Reliability, self-discipline, and positive attitude.

DUTIES: Render functions within nursery. Seeds collection Cleaning of seeds. Seed presowing treatment. Preparation of seedling trays Sowing of seed. Preparation and sowing of cuttings. Filling of planting bags with soil. Prepare space in beds for transplanting. Transplanting of seedling from trays to bags. Transplanting of trees from small to bigger bags. Packing of transplanted trees. Mixing of sand and compost. Manual and chemical weed control. Irrigation of seedlings and trees. Assist with stocktaking. Tagging of plants correctly. Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases. Assist the customers coming to buy trees. Responsible for the tools allocated. Report any damage in the nursery to the Foreman. Move sand and compost to the tables or beds. Move seedlings, crates, and trees. Keep equipment clean after use. Participate in the sale of seedlings.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. W Kutshwa Tel No: 033 392 7707

APPLICATIONS: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. Application for KZN must be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Private Bag X9029, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand-deliver to 185 Langalibalele Street, Old Mutual building, Pietermaritzburg ,3200
FOR ATTENTION: Human Resource 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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