DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERGRATED FIRE MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 06 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry or relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a forestry-related field, of which three (3) years should be at the entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director or equivalent).
- Knowledge and understanding of National Forestry Act and Forest Fire Act, Disaster Management Act, Fire Brigade Service Act, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Labour Relations Act.
- Sound knowledge of policy development, Intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.
- Good communication skills, Computer literacy, General management and Presentation skills.
- Policy development and Regulatory analysis.
- Legal interpretation and Leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, Project programme planning and management, Disaster risk reduction understanding, Veldfire Strategy planning and organizing.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills, Analytical skills, planning and execution.
- Report writing skills and Financial Management.
Duties
- Manage the development and amendment of the NVFFA and relevant policy instruments.
- Oversee and manage the development of policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines, norms and standards.
- Manage veldfire risk profile of the NVFFA, and Fire Protection Associations (FPAs) institutions.
- Manage the assignment of powers and duties to provinces and other organs of state to promote co-operative governance, manage consultative process with provinces to administer delegated provisions of the NVFFA.
- Develop protocols and procedures for co-ordination and collaboration with institutions of integrated veldfires management.
- Manage compliance promotion and awareness of the NVFFA.
- Provide technical assistance during law enforcement operations such as role players, patrols, seizing assets and arrest of perpetrators.
- Collect and collate veldfire-related statistics.
Enquiries
Mr TC Ndou at (066) 019 1221
Applications
Where to send your application.
Department Notes
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. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not 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; Creditworthiness; 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-preentryprogramme.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 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.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry or relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a forestry-related field, of which three (3) years should
be at the entry/ junior managerial level (Assistant Director or equivalent).
Knowledge and understanding of National Forestry Act and Forest Fire Act,
Disaster Management Act, Fire Brigade Service Act, Public Service Act and
Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), and Labour Relations Act. Sound knowledge of policy development,
Intergovernmental and stakeholder relations. Good communication skills,
Computer literacy, General management and Presentation skills. Policy development and Regulatory analysis. Legal interpretation and Leadership
skills. Ability to work under pressure, Project programme planning and management, Disaster risk reduction understanding, Veldfire Strategy planning
and organizing. Facilitation and negotiation skills, Analytical skills, planning and execution. Report writing skills and Financial Management.
DUTIES : Manage the development and amendment of the NVFFA and relevant policy instruments. Oversee and manage the development of policies, legislation,
strategies, action plans, guidelines, norms and standards. Manage veldfire risk profile of the NVFFA, and Fire Protection Associations (FPAs) institutions.
Manage the assignment of powers and duties to provinces and other organs of state to promote co-operative governance, manage consultative process
with provinces to administer delegated provisions of the NVFFA. Develop protocols and procedures for co-ordination and collaboration with institutions
of integrated veldfires management. Manage compliance promotion and awareness of the NVFFA. Provide technical assistance during law enforcement
operations such as role players, patrols, seizing assets and arrest of perpetrators. Collect and collate veldfire-related statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TC Ndou at (066) 019 1221
APPLICATIONS : FOM22-2026@dffe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.