Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/31 · Ref CMS40/2026
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
- CentrePretoria
Closing date: 13 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 29–30
- Circular Post
- 29/31
- Reference number
- CMS40/2026
- Department
- Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R237 453 per annum
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 31 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R237 453 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Post-matric qualification and experience in service conditions and benefits will be an added advantage.
- PERSAL introduction certificate will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management legislation and regulatory framework (Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and HR policies and procedures) and Batho-Pele principles.
- Skills required: Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal relations, organising and planning skills.
- Ability to work individually and in a team.
Duties
- Processing of service benefits transactions on leave of absence, allowances, medical assistance, long service recognition, pension, resettlement, service termination and injury on duty.
- Provide advice and guidance to clients regarding the above benefits.
- Compile and keep databases on all matters of service benefits and conditions.
- Respond to client’s enquiries.
Enquiries
Ms D Ndlovu Tel No: (012) 399 8643
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Notes and Z83 guidance
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
- Applicants must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attach 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 Qualifications 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 assessment 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 a performance agreement and an 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 29/31 : HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER REF NO: CMS40/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in service conditions and benefits will be an added advantage. PERSAL introduction
certificate will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of Human Resource
Management legislation and regulatory framework (Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations and HR policies and procedures) and Batho-Pele principles. Skills required: Good communication (verbal and written) and
interpersonal relations, organising and planning skills. Ability to work individually and in a team.
DUTIES : Processing of service benefits transactions on leave of absence, allowances, medical assistance, long service recognition, pension, resettlement, service
termination and injury on duty. Provide advice and guidance to clients regarding the above benefits. Compile and keep databases on all matters of
service benefits and conditions. Respond to client’s enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Ndlovu Tel No: (012) 399 8643
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. Applicants must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attach 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
Qualifications 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 assessment 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 a performance agreement and
an 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 applications will be accepted
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in service conditions and benefits will be an added advantage. PERSAL introduction
certificate will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of Human Resource
Management legislation and regulatory framework (Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations and HR policies and procedures) and Batho-Pele principles. Skills required: Good communication (verbal and written) and
interpersonal relations, organising and planning skills. Ability to work individually and in a team.
DUTIES : Processing of service benefits transactions on leave of absence, allowances, medical assistance, long service recognition, pension, resettlement, service
termination and injury on duty. Provide advice and guidance to clients regarding the above benefits. Compile and keep databases on all matters of
service benefits and conditions. Respond to client’s enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Ndlovu Tel No: (012) 399 8643
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. Applicants must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attach 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
Qualifications 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 assessment 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 a performance agreement and
an 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 applications will be accepted