ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FOREST LAND MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: FOM61/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

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.

Duties

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.

Where to send your application

Email: Jobs-NW011@labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms T Dlungwana, at 072 211 3859

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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