Assistant Director: Nursery Management (GREENING and

Overview

Assistant Director needed to manage nursery operations including seed collection, plant propagation and production at Rusplaas, Limpopo, for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry/ Environmental Science/ Natural Resources Management 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 Housing Management, and Operations Management.
• 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.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• 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

• Manage plant production activities.
• Develop and implement annual plan of operation.
• Ensure seed collection, treatment and storage.
• Ensure propagation of good quality seedlings.
• Ensure tendering and watering of plants.
• Oversee continuous production and maintenance of the Nursery.
• Ensure maintenance of the infrastructure, transplanting of seedlings and fertilising and watering plants.
• Manage the implementation of control programs for weeds, insects, pests and diseases.
• Render support on the implementation of greening programme.
• Provide support for the coordination of activities on Forestry Awareness Campaign and Empowerment.
• Conduct awareness campaigns and greening information sessions.
• Distribute trees and promotional materials.
• Coordinate and monitor tree planting and monitor survival of trees.
• Provide general administration support services.
• Name, tag and count all the plants.
• Ensure revenue collection in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide support during stocktaking at the Nurseries.
• Provide information to the Public.
• Ensure that production materials are procured.
• Compile reports as required.
• Develop and maintain database for trees inventory.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: 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