This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION SUPPORT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: EP18 /2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration/Management, Office Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in administration or relevant field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Knowledge of strategic coordination and planning and professional report writing. Understanding of Project management. Risk management and business planning. Knowledge of policy development and organization performance management. Good understanding of administrative procedures and quality control of documents. Knowledge of Government Policies and legislations such as PAJA, PAIA, PFMA and other Financial Management and associated prescripts. Skills required: Planning, Organizing, Facilitation, Communication and technical writing skills. Advance office application such as Ms Package. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work independently and in a team. Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision. Sense of responsibility and loyalty.

Duties

Manage the budget and procurement administration process of the Branch. Ensure financial control including petty cash and procurement in office of DDG. Monitor and compile monthly branch reports (expenditure, procurement and contract management). Provide strategic planning and reporting support to the Branch Chief Directorates. Coordinate and consolidate Branch inputs into Strategic Plans and APPs. Monitor and report on the implementation of Strategic and Operational Plans. Provide document management support. Implement management decisions. Quality assures all documents before submitting to DDG. Ensure provision of secretariat support. Coordinate Parliamentary questions and queries, as well as stakeholder engagements. Manage and monitor referrals of the Branch. Provide office management services to the DDG. Ensure compliance and manage reporting for office of the DDG. Ensure logistical support to office of the DDG. Ensure provision of administration support services. Liaise and develop relationship within internal and external stakeholder. Develop stakeholder database. Ensure the preparation of stakeholder communications material, including presentations, documents, profiles etc.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms P Diphaha Tel No: (012) 399 9602

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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