Assistant Director: Forest Land Management

Okubalulekile

Assistant Director: Forest Land Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria.

Izidingo

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry / Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or relevant field.
• 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 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), Protected Areas, NEMA, and NEMBA including Public Finance Regulations, and Public Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector.
• Knowledge of enumeration for collection of data.
• Project and Programme Management.
• Good commination skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a team.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
• Good interpersonal relations skills and creativity.
• A Valid Driving License and willingness to travel.

Umsebenzi

• Provide state forest land management services.
• Update and record changes on land register for State Forest Land.
• Release land no longer needed for forestry purposes.
• Evaluate applications for public works developments, servitudes, cessions and other real rights on released state forest land.
• Establish and manage land register.
• Facilitate registration of lease against tittle deeds.
• Provide support in the negotiations of terms and conditions for lease agreements.
• Develop specification terms for the leases.
• Draft lease agreements, obtain legal opinion from legal services.
• Facilitate the signing of leases.
• Manage land reform issues affecting state forest land.
• Liaise and mediate disputes regarding land boundaries, land use and access to state forest land.
• Liaise with other stakeholders such as Public Works, Public Enterprise and Rural Development and Land Reform regarding land issues.
• Manage the collection/calculation of rentals.
• Monitor forest lease and third- party agreements.
• Establish and implement system for monitoring.
• Identify areas of non-compliance.
• Develop intervention to address any deviation

Indlela yokukhumbula

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

Imibuzo: Ms T Dlungwana, at 072 211 3859

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