Assistant Director: Forestry Development (GREENING and

Overview

Assistant Director for Forestry Development to support greening programmes across Kimberley, Bellville and Nelspruit.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQ6) in Forestry or Developmental Studies 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 No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA).
• Knowledge of the function of different departments and levels of government.
• Government business practices and policies.
• Project Management and strategic planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership.
• Financial Management.
• People Management and Empowerment.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict.
• A valid Driving license and willingness to travel.

Duties

• Provide technical advice and support in terms of greening programmes or initiatives.
• Promote partnerships between government, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and private individuals and communities to ensure long term commitment to land under forestry programmes.
• Promote sustainable use of natural resources on indigenous forest areas on both communal and privately owned land through partnerships with interested and affected parties.
• Coordinate and facilitate forestry greening and livelihood programmes and projects.
• Facilitate the implementation of greening initiatives (Ten Million Trees) programmes.
• Provide technical support in the development of business plans and source funding for enterprise and livelihoods projects.
• Facilitate the integration of Forestry Development into Local, Provincial and National Government Development spheres.
• Participate in the Comprehensive Rural Development and Urban Renewal Programmes.
• Render support in the coordination of forestry greening campaigns.
• Provide support for the Arbor Month and Arbor City Awards Programme.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Western Cape: Mr M Falitenjwa, Cell No: 082 537 5090 Northern Cape: Ms S Lubanga, Cell No: 060 973 1792 Mpumalanga: Ms T Lithole, Cell No: 072 211 7272

Notes

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. OTHER POSTS