ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Pretoria
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- FOM76/2026
- Salary band
- R 605 742
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Location: Pretoria Salary: R605 742 per annum Requirements: within the related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or a related field. Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and other environmental legislations. Knowledge in the regulation of natural resources. Duties: Administer, implement, monitor and enforce the provisions of the National Forests Act (NFA), 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998). Review, amend and develop NFA policies, strategies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Provide technical advice in the processing of licences for protected trees, state forests and natural forests. Review and comment on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and other specialist reports for development impacting forests and protected tree species. Review and 21 adjust Forestry Tariffs for forest products and services annually in compliance with Treasury Regulations. Promote compliance and conduct enforcement regarding the NFA and undertake the relevant administrative or criminal enforcement measures for NFA transgressions. Liaise with the Directorate of Legal Services and the State Law Advisor regarding legal opinions and the interpretation of provisions of the Act. Provide support on Parliamentary and media queries. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Directorate. Raise the Forestry Profile by participating in Environmental Forums and conducting capacity building programmes such as NFA training to various stakeholders including the SAPS, Judiciary, Magistrate and Prosecutors and State Organs. Facilitation of the Appointment of Forest Officers. Provide inputs to documents and technical advice to Organs of State and other stakeholders on the provisions of the Act. Enquiries: Ms K Govender, Cell: (082) 881 2250 Closing Date: 2026-10-26T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓within the related field as recognised by SAQA
- ✓A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or a related field
- ✓Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA) and other environmental legislations
- ✓Knowledge in the regulation of natural resources
Key responsibilities
- •Administer, implement, monitor and enforce the provisions of the National Forests Act (NFA), 1998 (Act No
- •84 of 1998)
- •Review, amend and develop NFA policies, strategies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- •Provide technical advice in the processing of licences for protected trees, state forests and natural forests
- •Review and comment on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and other specialist reports for development impacting forests and protected tree species
- •Review and 21 adjust Forestry Tariffs for forest products and services annually in compliance with Treasury Regulations
- •Promote compliance and conduct enforcement regarding the NFA and undertake the relevant administrative or criminal enforcement measures for NFA transgressions
- •Liaise with the Directorate of Legal Services and the State Law Advisor regarding legal opinions and the interpretation of provisions of the Act
- •Provide support on Parliamentary and media queries
- •Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Directorate