DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT - Government Jobs

Job Title:	DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT
Company:	DPSA Government
Job Reference:	FOM07/2025
Category:	Government Jobs
Location:	Pietermaritzburg, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-10-10T20:37
Closing Date:	2025-11-04T22:37
Salary:	ZAR 324579 - 1266714 per year

DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT - Government Jobs | Job Description

Introduction for DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT

The DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT - Government Jobs 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). DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT in 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 for DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT 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 for DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT

Manage the plantations and implement the annual plan of operations for the plantations. Manage State Forests, personnel and associated assets. Develop and implement Fire Management Plans, Ensure the implementation of Sustainable Forest Management in line with the National Forest Act and National Veld and Forest Fire Act. in Government Jobs you must be Proactive mitigation of audit risks, develop and implement interventions. Stakeholder Liaison and Providing post settlement support and management of state forest Land and State Forest Land transfer.

Required Qualifications in DIRECTOR: STATE FOREST MANAGEMENT

An undergraduate qualification in Forestry or Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA.A minimum Five (5) years of experience in the relevant field at a Middle /Senior managerial level. Successful Completion of the Public service Senior Management Leadership Programme. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG), upon appointment. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations, the Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act etc. In Government Jobs hyou must have Knowledge of the Commercial Forestry Sector. Knowledge and understanding of National Priorities e.g. Accelerated and shared growth Initiative South Africa. Understanding of the Forest Sector broad-based black economic empowerment. Knowledge of relevant policies, legislations and frameworks relating to Forestry e.g. National Forest Act, National Veld and Forest Fire Act, National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF). Knowledge of Enumeration of biological assets for collection of data. Financial Management. Project Management and strategic planning. Stakeholder Engagement. Sound research, organizing and analytical skills. Good Presentation skills Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict. Good interpersonal relations skills. Good Communication skills. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel, in Government Jobs.