FORESTRY FOREMAN: WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: BC19/2026
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Eastern Cape
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 14 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

An ABET (NQF 3) or equivalent qualification. No experience required. 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 propagation methods, record keeping, and Supervisory. Sound organising and planning skills. Knowledge of operating a computer. Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, problem solving and numerical skills. Ability to work with difficult people. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with limited supervision.

Duties

Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans. Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet. Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases. Ensure harvesting activities. Prepare fire breaks. Oversee the maintenance of the plantation, and woodlots. Weed control. Watering and fertilising the plants. Render general support functions. Conduct stocktaking. Provide training and development to staff.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms. Nomakhaya Mengqani, at 066 328 7869

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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