DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOREST BASED ENTERPRISES Position Available |Latest Government Jobs

Job Title:	DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOREST BASED ENTERPRISES
Company:	Government
Job Reference:	FOM17/2025
Category:	Government Jobs
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-10-12T19:37
Closing Date:	2025-11-04T21:34
Salary:	ZAR 368251 - 1059010 per year

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOREST BASED ENTERPRISES - Job Description

Introduction

FOREST BASED ENTERPRISES Position 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 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 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

Manage small growers’ initiatives and programmes. Develop initiatives to support small growers in the affected provinces. iv. Provide small-scale technical advice and support to forestry small growers. Facilitate access to market, funding and certification for SMMEs. Conduct Profiling of SMMEs within the province.

Facilitate and coordinate small grower timber production enterprises. Coordinate the implementation of the afforestation programme. Collaborate with the private sector on support mechanisms for small growers in the sector. Facilitate and coordinate non-timber forest products enterprises.

Develop and implement a strategy framework for Non-Timber Forest Products. Establish structures to coordinate efforts to support small growers and timber and Non-Timber Forest Product enterprises. Ensure effective coordination and hosting of the sessions for these structures in provinces.

Required Qualifications

National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or equivalent qualification within the related field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Forestry or related field, of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).

Knowledge and understanding of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and National Environmental management Act, 107 of 1998. Knowledge of Environmental Legislation and policies impacting on the forestry sector.

Knowledge in the regulation of natural resources. Knowledge of government administrative procedures (PFMA and treasury regulations). Stakeholder Engagement. Strategic thinking and Leadership Management. Problem Solving skills.

Expert Level of Computer Literacy. Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to interpret regulation and develop appropriate policy. Good interpersonal relations skills. Good Communication skills. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.