Project Coordinator: Non-Infrastructure Programmes – Pretoria at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R 397 116 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural Science/Environmental Management or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field. Understanding of Project management. Knowledge of Alien vegetation control.
• Good communication skills and sound organization and planning skills. Knowledge of Working for Water policies and procedures, knowledge of legislation relevant to alien vegetation control will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts.
• Computer literacy, knowledge of the Public Finance ManagementAct(PFMA). People management, change managementand empowerment skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision.

DUTIES:

• Provide project planning support services to the project by developing a strategic clearing planand an Annual Plan of Operation(APO) for approval of budget allocation.Facilitate theimplementation of project plans through the establishment of stakeholder engagement. 
• Monitor implementation of project plans by conducting site audits to ensure compliance with Working for Water policies/standards, health and safety prescripts and various environment and agriculture legislation which governs alien vegetation control. Render projects close out services by conducting final site inspections and facilitating the handing over of cleared land to the land user.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025