DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: BC18/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Eastern Cape
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry / Environmental Science / Environmental Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Indigenous Forest / Commercial Forest or related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). 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. Ability to interpret and apply National Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act 1998 (Act 101 0f 1998), NEMA, NEMBA, and other Environmental legislations including Public Service Act, PFMA, Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Project Management. People Management / Leadership. Planning and Organizing skills. Facilitation and Negotiation skills. Problem-solving skills. Excellent Communication skills (verbal, presentation, awareness raising and report writing). Ability to interpret regulations and develop policy. Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure. A valid driving license and willing to travel.

Duties

Manage and develop policies, norms, standards, tools, and procedures for sustainable management of indigenous forests and woodlands. Monitor the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes by the regions (WIFM). Manage conservation planning and compliance with national and international biodiversity Management frameworks. Determine relative conservation and socio-economic values of forest patches as well as threats. Develop, maintain and implement Regional Forest Management plans and other subordinate plans such as Forest Estate Operational plans, which include forest rehabilitation, environmental rehabilitation, species conservation, sustainable harvesting management, waste management, fire management and protection, infrastructure management, cultural site management. Ensure Ecological Forest monitoring. Conduct national Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (PCI&S) audits. Ensure Integrated Environment plan for indigenous forest and resources of the Sub directorate (Physical, Human & Financial resources). Analyse the impact of environmental assessments. Ensure compliance and monitoring of Environmental legislation, especially NFA and NVFFA. Managing achievements of the Regional Annual Plan of Operation. Develop and provide forest management guidelines, norms, best practice to the WIFM regions. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Manage discipline.

Where to send your application

Email: Jobs-NW011@labour.gov.za

Enquiries

Dr.T Ramatshimbila at 067 422 3702

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 9 September 2026.

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