ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: FOM62/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: Eastern Cape
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry Management / Commercial Forestry or related field. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Knowledge and understanding in the application of the National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act (NVFFA), National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) and NEMBA including regulations and policies regulating Natural Resources. Policies impacting on the forestry sector. Knowledge of Enumeration for data collection. Knowledge of Financial Management. Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder engagement. Good commination skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism. Ability to lead a team. Project management skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Ability to work long hours. A Valid Driving License and Willingness to travel.

Duties

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) business processes. Facilitate and implement strategies for technical forest management support service in the province. Facilitate and provide support to the development, review and implementation of the forest growth and yield model for commercial forest plantations. Provide support in the monitoring and assessment of state forest plantations in the region against the principles, criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management, including the implementation of policy and regulations. Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans for the state forest plantations in the region. Provide support in the development and strengthening of human resource capacity, technical capacity and cooperation at a regional level to ensure implementation of appropriate legislation for the management of forests. Facilitate the creation of work opportunities through the EPWP. Provide support to the liaison Forums within the sector. Participate in the forestry provincial development forums and development initiatives by other sector organisations.

Where to send your application

Email: Jobs-NW011@labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Eastern Cape: Ms. G Sgwabe, at 060 972 9774 KwaZulu Natal: Ms. Z Mthalane, at 082 874 3633

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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