Deputy Director: Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support – 3 Posts at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

• SALARY: R1 059 105 annum per annum (all-inclusive salary package).

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQ6) in Forestry or Developmental Studies or equivalent qualification within the related field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Forestry or related field, of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding 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 the function of different departments and levels of government. Government business practices and policies. Departmental service delivery.
• Reporting systems and processes. Project Management and strategic planning. Stakeholder Engagement. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Financial Management. People Management and Empowerment. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism.
• Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Good interpersonal relations skills. Good Communication skills.
• A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.

DUTIES:

• Manage the socio-economic development of the Forestry sector with reference to the livelihood programmes.
• Promote livelihoods and greening programmes locally, provincially and nationally through stakeholder liaison. Implement National Forestry Development Awareness Programmes and Campaigns. Ensure the implementation of forestry livelihood development and agroforestry.
• Manage and implement forestry greening and livelihood programmes and projects. Implement greening initiatives (Ten Million Trees) programmes.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on Forestry Development issues.
• Ensure the promotion of partnerships between Government, NonGovernment Organisation (NGO’s) and private individuals and communities. Ensure the integration of Forestry Development into Local, Provincial and National Government Developments.
• Ensure the inclusion of Forestry Development on Provincial Growth and Development Strategies (PDGS), Spatial Development Frameworks (SDF) and Integrated Development Plans (IDP),
• Provide support in the coordination of forestry greening campaigns. Provide support for the Arbor Month and Arbor City Awards Programme. Sustainable Management of state nursery. Develop and implement the Annual Plan of Operations. Revenue collection.
• Manage the resources of the component.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025