Assistant director for youth graduates and contractor development at DFFE Pretoria. R487 197 per year. Ref EP22/2026. Apply online by 19 October 2026.
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Youth Graduates and Contractor Development |
| Employer | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |
| Reference Number | EP22/2026 |
| Category | Training and development |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 19 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R487 197 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Diploma / Associate degree |
| Experience Required | 3 years |
About this Assistant Director: Youth Graduates and Contractor Development position
Introduction
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring an assistant director for youth graduates and contractor development in Pretoria. The role connects environmental programmes with young graduates and emerging contractors, helping small enterprises to grow. The salary is R487 197 per year, the reference number is EP22/2026 and you must apply online before 19 October 2026 at 16:00. It will suit a training and development professional with public works or youth programme experience.
This is a development post, so the strongest applications show real experience with youth programmes, skills development or working alongside small contractors. Mention budgets you managed, projects you tracked and how many young people or enterprises benefited. The advert asks for three years of experience in education, training and development or a related field, together with financial, project and personnel management exposure. Because applications are online only, create your profile on the e-recruitment site early, upload a single PDF with your signed Z83 and CV, and check that the reference number EP22/2026 is clear on both documents.
About the Employer
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment manages the country's environmental, forestry and fisheries policy and runs programmes that create work opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate the planning and rollout of youth graduate and contractor development initiatives
• Support emerging enterprises through skills and business development
• Help develop and run the procurement plan for youth graduate and contractor programmes
• Report on programme progress
Required Qualifications
• A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Training and Development, Developmental Studies or a relevant qualification
• Three years of experience in education, training and development or a related field
• Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, the National Youth Policy and the National Development Plan
• Understanding of the Expanded Public Works Programme and rural development
• Experience in financial, project and personnel management
Job Benefits and Perks
The advert lists R487 197 per year. Ask about the full benefit structure in the interview stage.
How to Apply
Apply online only at https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/. Submit a new signed Z83 and a recent CV together as one PDF. No late applications are accepted.
Enquiries: Ms R Matidze, (012) 399 9699.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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