ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry 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 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act 101 of 1998) (NVFFA) including other relevant Environmental legislations such as NEMBA and NEMA. Knowledge of Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (PCIS). Knowledge of silviculture and harvesting operation. Knowledge in collection of enumeration data, Forestry planning system, forestry management in the forestry finance/economics. knowledge of Modified Cash Standard. Good Knowledge of governmental administrative procedures (Public Service regulation, Public Service Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations). Sound knowledge of policy development. Intergovernmental and stakeholder relations. Project and programme management. Financial Management. Ability to plan, organize and execute under pressure. Good Communication skill and interpersonal skill. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. facilitation and negotiation skills. Computer literacy. A valid Driving license and willingness to travel.

Maintain forest central master growing stock database using Microforest system. Create, modify and disable user account on the Microforest system. Monitor user account activities and report unusual activities to management. Perform a quarterly review of user account for validity. Compile and review Audit Trail Reports. Compile tactical harvesting plans for all plantations in the region by using Microforest tactical planning system. Conduct site visits and coordinate re-mapping of plantations through Geographic Information System (GIS) support services. Supply geographic information to management for annual production planning. Compile forest growing stock management plan. Coordinate and updating of plantation maps and alpha numeric data. Collect and analyse data from regions. Conduct valuation of biological assets. Compile valuation working document and disclose note to submit to Directorate: Financial Management. Calculate cost value and standing value of biological assets (age class and volume summaries). Prepare and provide all documentation (biological assets valuation pack) used for compiling Asset Valuation report to the office of the Auditor General (AG). Analyse and follow up on AG’s finding during field verification audits. Develop action plan with regions to address AG recommendations or outcome. Procure the Forestry Detailed Analysis and Cost Benchmark Report document from Forest Economic Services. Conduct technical forest audits. Conduct stock enumerations. Schedule enumeration training and train the enumeration teams. Manage processing and auditing of enumerations according to the policy. Analyse and correct processed enumeration data.

Ms. T Dlungwana Tel No: (012) 309 5705

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. 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. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.

PSV Circular 32 of 2026, Post 32/35