DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FORESTRY TRANSFER

POST 29/15 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FORESTRY TRANSFER REF NO: FOM55/2026
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in
Forestry or related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). All shortlisted
candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical
Conduct) Assessment. Extensive knowledge of National Forest Act 1998 (Act
84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act 1998 (Act 101 0f 1998), NEMA,
NEMBA, Protected Areas, Land Reform Legislations and other Environmental
legislations including Public Finance Regulations, Public Service Regulations, and PFMA. Knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector.
Knowledge of Enumeration for collection of data. Knowledge of Project
Management and Financial Management. People Management and
Leadership skills. Planning and Organizing skills. Facilitation and Negotiation skills. Excellent Communication skills (verbal, presentation, awareness raising
and report writing). Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure. A valid driving license and willing to travel.
DUTIES : Develop and review state forest transfer models, frameworks, guidelines and tools. Facilitate the implementation of the forest transfer framework. Facilitate
post settlement support in terms of the transfer of state forest. Identify key stakeholders on the transfer agreement. Mobilise funding on behalf of
beneficiaries Develop and negotiate the conclusion of forest transfer agreements. Consult internal and external stakeholders in terms of transfer
matters. Obtain legal opinion on the transfer agreement. Develop frameworks and guidelines for post settlement support.
ENQUIRIES : Ms.T Dlungwana Tel No: (012) 309 5705
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
NOTE : 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, 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 technical passement for 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.
CLOSING DATE : 31 August 2026, 16:00. No late application will be accepted