Senior Forester: Woodland and Indigenous Forest Management – Eastern Cape at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R 397 116 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/ Nature Conservation or equivalent qualification within the related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Indigenous Forest Management or related field.
• Knowledge of all relevant acts such as National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA), National Veld Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (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 Impacts Assessments and Geographical Information System (GIS) techniques. A valid driving license.

DUTIES:

• Implementation of the infrastructure maintenance plan within the forest estate which deals with the following: Maintenance of forests roads, official buildings (e.g., offices, stores, gardens, staff houses, ablution facilities, hiking huts, camp sites, picnic sites, etc.)
• Maintenance of Forest boundary beacons and fences. 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.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025