DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT

POST 28/14 : DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT REF NO: FOM71/2026
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive annual salary package)
CENTRE : Limpopo / Mpumalanga
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Forestry or Natural Resource Management (NQF 7) or relevant qualification within the related field recognized by SAQA.
A minimum of Five (5) years of experience in Commercial Forestry or related field at middle / senior managerial level within the related field. Successful
completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to
appointment. Furthermore, 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.
Knowledge of relevant policies, legislations and frameworks relating to Forestry e.g. National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National
Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA). Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public
Service including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act etc. Knowledge and
understanding of National Priorities of government e.g. National Development
Plan 2030, Commercial Forestry Sector Master Plan, Accelerated and shared growth Initiative South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of Silviculture and
Harvesting practices in relation to sustainable management of biological assets. Skills: Programme and Project Management, Financial Management,
Change Management, Knowledge Management and People Management and
Empowerment. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict.
Good interpersonal relations skills. Good Communication skills. A valid Driving license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Manage the state-owned plantations and implement the annual plan of operations for the plantations. Manage State Forests, personnel and
associated assets. Develop and implement Fire Management Plans, Ensure the implementation of Sustainable Forest Management in line with the National
Forest Act and National Veld and Forest Fire Act. Proactive mitigation of audit risks, develop and implement audit interventions. Stakeholder Liaison. Provide
post settlement support and support state forest Land administration and State
Forest Land transfer programmes. Plan and initiate EPWP to serve as force multiplier for commercial forestry operations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Leseke at 072 199 1291
APPLICATIONS : : FOM71-2026@dffe.gov.za Cape Town, North West (Forestry), Eastern Cape, Free State,
Mpumalanga and Limpopo: Must be submitted to the Director-General,
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director:
Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town,
8000 or hand-deliver to 63 Strand Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
NOTE : 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. 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. Shortlisted 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/trainingcourse/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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be
subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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 : 24 August 2026
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