DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer.

APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and
Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to the respective email
address quoting the reference number on the subject email.

CLOSING DATE : 10 November 2025, 16:00
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management

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. 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
Qualifications 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-preentryprogramme/.Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be
subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical
elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, 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. The person appointed to
this position 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. 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. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing
      date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
      unsuccessful.
      ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post for the Director: State Forest
      Management (KZN) with Ref No: FOM07/2025 advertised in the Public Service
      Vacancy Circular 37 dated 10 October 2025 with the closing date of 03
      November 2025 is amended. The amendment is as follows: Applications can
      be emailed to FOM07-2025@dffe.gov.za, or hand-deliver to 185 Langalibalele
      Street, Old Mutual Building, Pietermaritzburg,3200. Closing date extended to
      10 November 2025.
      ERRATUM: Kindly note that the salary for the post for the Deputy Director:
      Performance Management (Cape Town) with Ref No: CMS20/2025 advertised
      in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 dated 17 October 2025 with the
      closing date of 10 November 2025 is amended. The salary for the post is R896
      436 per annum (all-inclusive salary package).
      ERRATUM: Kindly note that the salary for the post for the Deputy Director:
      EPWP Youth Projects Implementation (Cape Town) with Ref No: EP26/2025
      advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 dated 17 October 2025
      with the closing date of 10 November 2025 is amended. The salary for the post
      is R896 436 per annum (all-inclusive salary package).

POST 39/38 : SENIOR FORESTER REF NO: BC26/2025

SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Maripskop)

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/ Nature Conversation or relevant
qualification recognized by SAQA. minimum experience of two (2) years in
indigenous forest management or related field. Knowledge of all relevant acts
such as National Forests Act (NFA), National Veld and Forest Fires’s Act
(NVFFA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National
Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), Public Service Act
(PSA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Skills: Knowledge of forest
management sector, computer, people management, leadership, planning and
organising, financial management, Environmental Impact Assessments and
Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques. A valid driving license.

DUTIES : Contributes to the estate infrastructure and recreational facilities maintenance.
Maintenance of Forest boundary beacons and fences. Conduct rehabilitation
of the conservation areas. Assist in preservation of forest biodiversity to ensure
the continued livelihood within the forest estate. Assist in the development and
implementation of the management plan for the forest estate, which deals with
the following: rehabilitation of degraded forest areas, wetlands, and riparian
zones. Implementation of the National Forest Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998),
as amended and National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998),
as amended. Recording and monitoring and recording of rare, threatened, and
endangered species, Implementation of invasive alien plant control,
implementation of the PCI&S framework. Management of woodlots associated
with some indigenous forests. Promote environmental awareness and manage
relationships with all affected stakeholders. Presentations to visitors, schools,
and communities. Capacity building of local communities in forest related
legislations. Promote, facilitate, and monitor forest access by users and
visitors. Promote tree planting and relevant environmental campaigns. Manage
risk and security aspects of the forest estate. Staff supervision.

ENQUIRIES : Dr. TV Ramatshimbila Tel No: (012) 309 5716
APPLICATIONS : BC26-2025@dffe.gov.za

POST 39/37 : PRINCIPAL FORESTRY SCIENTIST REF NO: BC27/2025

SALARY : R468 459 per annum
CENTRE : Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/ Nature Conservation/ Natural Resources
Management/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management or relevant
qualification recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in
woodland and Indigenous Forest management. Knowledge and understanding
of the National Forest Act,1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998) and National Veld and
Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No.101 of 1998), the National Environmental
Management Act (NEMA), the National Environmental Management: Protected
Areas Act (NEMPA), other environmental legislations and regulatory
processes. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act, the PFMA,
and the Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Indigenous Forestry and or
Protected areas operational processes. Skills: People management and
empowerment, financial management, Project and programme management,
Communication (written and verbal), Leadership, Facilitation and negotiation
skills, Planning and execution. Abilities: to work long hours, to apply policies.
work individually and in teams, work with difficult persons, and resolve conflicts.
Innovative and proactive. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Ensure sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests through
promoting use of forests for various purposes. Provide support to the licensing
processing as per the National Forest Act (NFA) delegations. Enforcement and
monitoring compliance of NFA, NVFFA and other Environmental legislations.
Provide support on EIA processes. Conducting the identification of Rare,
Threatened and Endangered species (RTEs) within the state forest as per the
Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards Framework (PCI&S). Verifying
state forest boundaries. Conduct conservation planning and ensure
compliance with national biodiversity management frameworks. Develop and
monitor the implementation of the Directorate Business Plan, including the
rehabilitation programmes, stakeholder engagement campaigns. Promote the
expansion of new woodland coverage, and where possible, the
restoration/rehabilitation of ancient woodland. Conduct ecological forest
monitoring and research. Monitor and support the implementation of capacity
building and environmental empowerment strategies.

ENQUIRIES : Dr. TV Ramatshimbila Tel No: (012) 309 5716
APPLICATIONS : BC27-2025@dffe.gov.za

We wish you all the best with your applications