New 2025 Government Jobs: DEPUTY DIRECTOR - FOREST SECTOR ANALYSIS
| Job Title: | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOREST SECTOR ANALYSIS |
| Company: | DPSA Government |
| Job Reference: | FOM16/2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-10-12T16:53 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-11-05T18:49 |
| Salary: | ZAR 761741 - 1059105 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOREST SECTOR ANALYSIS - Job Description
Introduction
Application for DEPUTY DIRECTOR - FOREST SECTOR ANALYSIS 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
Develop statistics and trend analysis pertaining to the Forest Sector. Ensure the analysis, interpretation and provision of relevant data and information to various stakeholders. Perform triennial analysis of the State of Forest and periodic forest resource assessment to provide forest sector trends.
Develop periodic and on-demand qualitative analysis and report on specific forest sector issues. Coordinate reporting on forestry matters at a national and international level and ensure effective representation of the forestry sector.
Develop Forestry Sector Reports. Ensure the publishing of reports on Commercial Timber Resources and Primary Roundwood Processing in South Africa (Commercial Timber Statistics). Manage publication of the state of forestry reports.
Provides input towards reports commissioned by other sister Departments and other role players. Provide technical information on forest resources and Forestry. Provide forestry technical advice on the development of Forestry Sector strategies.
Consolidate inputs and comments from internal and external stakeholders. Ensure the publishing of forestry related articles in various platforms.
Oversee the management of an efficient knowledge and information programme for the forest sector. Ensure compliance with regional/ international conventions,
Agreements and processes. Produce reports based on the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire and submit to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Participate and produce country reports towards the Global Forest Resources Assessment Programme led by the FAO.
Required Qualifications
National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or Natural Sciences 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 of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector, Project and Programme Management, Public Finance Regulations, Public Service Regulations,
Knowledge of all relevant Acts such as NFA, NEMA, NEMBA, Protected areas and NVFFA. Knowledge of enumeration for collection of data. Ability to work under pressure, communication skills (written and verbal),
Facilitation and negotiation skills, Planning and organising, Leadership skills, Planning and Execution, Financial Management and report writing skills. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.
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