2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities DIRECTOR: FORESTRY ADVISORY SERVICE

Job Title:	DIRECTOR: FORESTRY ADVISORY SERVICE
Company:	DPSA Government
Job Reference:	FOM01/2025
Category:	Government
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-10-10T20:16
Closing Date:	2025-11-04T22:16
Salary:	ZAR 324579 - 1266714 per year

2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities DIRECTOR: FORESTRY ADVISORY SERVICE - Job Description

Introduction for 2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities

2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence 2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Creditworthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development,

Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.

All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The 2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA),

2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.

Responsibilities for 2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities

Ensure coordination and facilitation of sector capacity building programmes. Ensure the development and implementation of the forestry capacity building strategy. Ensure that a skills audit is conducted in the areas identified by the Forestry Sector Masterplan.

Promote partnerships with institutions involved in capacity building, Promotion of partnerships with institutions involved in Capacity Building, Ensure the Forestry workplace Skills Plan is developed annually. Ensure collaboration with forestry institutions of higher learning and the FP&M SETA to address skills issues for students and unemployed youth. Provide strategic leadership in the coordination and implementation of extension services. Ensure the development of norms and standards for extension services. Promote support of forestry SMMEs through extension approaches and techniques.

Promote partnerships and support to extension agents in the sector. Ensure the establishment and maintenance of effective linkages and partnerships with relevant stakeholders for the support of forestry extension and advisory services in the sector.

Required Qualifications for 2025 DPSA Government Job Opportunities

An undergraduate qualification in DIRECTOR: FORESTRY ADVISORY SERVICE Forestry or Natural Sciences or relevant qualification on (NQF 7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years middle/senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), upon appointment. Extensive knowledge of National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and National Environmental management Act, 107 of 1998 and policies impacting on the forestry sector. Knowledge of extension and advisory services. Knowledge of capacity building and skills development and programme implementation.

Knowledge of government administrative procedures (PFMA 9 and treasury regulations). Planning, Monitoring & Reporting. Skills: Leadership and management, Strategic thinking, Analytical thinking, Conceptual, Problem solving, Process design, Expert level of computer literacy. Communication, especially in writing.

Competencies: Strategic Planning. Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management. Problem Solving in DIRECTOR: FORESTRY ADVISORY SERVICE and Analysis. People Management and Empowerment. Excellent Communication.