Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Salary band
R 487 197
Closing date
14 September 2026
Reference
FOM61/2026
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Department
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R487 197 per annum
Requirements
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry / Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or relevant field. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 18 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA), Protected Areas, NEMA, and NEMBA including Public Finance Regulations, and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management Sector. Knowledge of enumeration for collection of data. Project and Programme Management. Good commination skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing skills. Leadership skills. Planning and organizing skills. Ability to work under pressure and with a team. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflicts. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Good interpersonal relations skills and creativity. A Valid Driving License and willingness to travel.
Duties
Provide state forest land management services. Update and record changes on land register for State Forest Land. Release land no longer needed for forestry purposes. Evaluate applications for public works developments, servitudes, cessions and other real rights on released state forest land. Establish and manage land register. Facilitate registration of lease against tittle deeds. Provide support in the negotiations of terms and conditions for lease agreements. Develop specification terms for the leases. Draft lease agreements, obtain legal opinion from legal services. Facilitate the signing of leases. Manage land reform issues affecting state forest land. Liaise and mediate disputes regarding land boundaries, land use and access to state forest land. Liaise with other stakeholders such as Public Works, Public Enterprise and Rural Development and Land Reform regarding land issues. Manage the collection/calculation of rentals. Monitor forest lease and third- party agreements. Establish and implement system for monitoring. Identify areas of non-compliance. Develop intervention to address any deviation
Enquiries
Ms T Dlungwana, at 072 211 3859
Closing Date
2026-09-14T16:00:00+02:00
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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