Assistant Director: State Forest Management

Okubalulekile

Assistant Director: State Forest Management (2 posts) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Izidingo

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry Management / Commercial Forestry or related field.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Knowledge and understanding in the application of the National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA), National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) and NEMBA including regulations and policies regulating Natural Resources.
• Policies impacting on the forestry sector.
• Knowledge of Enumeration for data collection.
• Knowledge of Financial Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder engagement.
• Good commination skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Project management skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict.
• Ability to work long hours.
• A Valid Driving License and Willingness to travel.

Umsebenzi

• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) business processes.
• Facilitate and implement strategies for technical forest management support service in the province.
• Facilitate and provide support to the development, review and implementation of the forest growth and yield model for commercial forest plantations.
• Provide support in the monitoring and assessment of state forest plantations in the region against the principles, criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management, including the implementation of policy and regulations.
• Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans for the state forest plantations in the region.
• Provide support in the development and strengthening of human resource capacity, technical capacity and cooperation at a regional level to ensure implementation of appropriate legislation for the management of forests.
• Facilitate the creation of work opportunities through the EPWP.
• Provide support to the liaison Forums within the sector.
• Participate in the forestry provincial development forums and development initiatives by other sector organisations.

Indlela yokukhumbula

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

Imibuzo: Eastern Cape: Ms. G Sgwabe, at 060 972 9774 KwaZulu Natal: Ms. Z Mthalane, at 082 874 3633

Amanothi

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