This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC ADMIN SUPPORT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: REFS/050126
Salary: R487 197 per annum, plus benefits
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 plus National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 6/7) in Public Administration or Business Administration or Business Studies or Business Management or Operations Management or Logistics Management or related as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in environment administration. Valid driver’s license Competences: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Reporting procedures and Government Priorities. Skills: Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Negotiation and Decision making. Exposure and training in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) administration field will be an added advantage.

Duties

Assist with the management and coordination of departmental strategic planning processes. Assist with the development and implementation departmental planning & policy systems and procedures. Assist with the development of APPs, and departmental Operational Plans. Participate in the departmental and provincial government planning processes. Advise and recommend to the department areas of planning processes, policy review & development, and implementation of policies. Co-ordinate research on departmental policies and update policy registers. Conduct evaluation studies on behalf of the department. Conduct site visits and interviews to gather information and assess project conditions on evaluations studies conducted. Assist with preparation of detailed reports on project findings for stakeholders. Assist in the coordination and interaction with other departments and stakeholders on aspects of work / issues related to the GDEnv mandate. Make follow-up with programme Managers on outstanding inputs. Compile presentations for planning, policy research and co-ordination and policy sub-unit. Participate constructively in the component and departmental meetings as required.

Where to send your application

To apply for the above position, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or send an email @ GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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