Assistant Director: Forestry Land Management X2 posts (FOM 07/2020 & FOM 08/2020)Salary: R376 596 per annum (Total salary package of R532 814 per annum/conditions apply). Note: Interested candidates are requested to submit separate applications for each advert indicating the correct reference number. An appropriate Degree/National Diploma in Forestry Management or equivalent qualifications and 3-5 years relevant experience in related field. Extensive knowledge of land administration or land reform administration, planning or research in commercial forestry. Knowledge of forestry sector and community dynamics. Sound knowledge of the RSA cadastral and deeds systems. Administration and interpretation of the legal provisions of lease agreement and the applicable laws. The ability to interpret and apply related legislation and policies, including National Forests Act, National Veld and Forest Fire Act, NEMA, NEMBA, Public Service Act, PFMA, Land Reform Policy, Restitution Act, Extension of Security of tenure Act. Knowledge of project management skills: planning and organising skills, policy development and analysis, leadership skills, facilitation and negotiation skills, excellent communication (verbal, presentation and report writing), problem solving skills and computer skills. The incumbent must be able to work independently and efficiently under pressure. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license (Code B). Duties: Provide administration support in the monitoring of leased plantation areas. Conduct field assessments. Ensure compliance with forest best practices. Produce periodic compliance reports. Monitor the way in which resources are manage and utilised. Implement terms and conditions for lease agreement. Investigate the land reform issues affecting state forest land. Mediate disputes between tenants and tenure reform beneficiaries. Ensure compliance with land tenure policies. Work along with community liaison structures. Liaison with land reform department / keep abreast of land policy development. Ensure fire protection breaks with communities. Ensure that tenants are putting in the fire protection plan and taking out fire insurance. All applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to download PDF form) with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications (not older than six (06) months), ID document as well as a Driver’s License (if required) in order to be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, For Attention: The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town. The National Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 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; credit worthiness; 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 and 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). 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/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, 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. The person appointed to this position 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. Ensure that tenants comply with relevant lease. Ensure sound fire protection strategies and plans are in place and in line with existing legislation. Ensure compliance with NFA/ lease on access / access maps and rules. Ensure that rules and conditions consider the interest of both the tenant and the public. Ensure that rules and conditions contribute to reduction of public risks. Assist in the transfer process or lease state assets to appropriate agencies or government departments. Maintain an asset register. Note: Interested candidates are requested to submit separate applications for each advert indicating the correct reference number. For attention: The Director Human Resource Management
