Salary: R 733 257 per annum (All-inclusive package). Centres: Makhado Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma or Bachelor Degree Forestry / Environmental Science / Management or equivalent qualification within related field with and 3-5 years relevant experience in related field. The ability to interpret and apply related legislation and policies, including National Forestry Act, National Veld and Forest Fire Act, NEMA, NEMBA, Public Service Act, PFMA and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of project management. Skills: Planning and Organising skills, Policy development and analysis, Facilitation and Negotiation skills, excellent communication (verbal, presentation and report writing), problem solving skills. The incumbent must be able to work independently and efficiently under pressure. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and willing to travel Duties: The incumbent will be responsible for the management and development of policies, norms, standards, tools, and procedures for sustainable management of indigenous forests and woodlands. Develop and provide forest management guidelines, norms, best practice and assistance to the WIFM Limpopo and standards for sustainable management of indigenous forests and woodlands; Guide, inform and support monitoring and assessment of the performance of the regions against criteria, indicators and standard. Provide inputs into the development of national and regional strategies and programmes for sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests; Participate and submit technical inputs to national legislation/policies relevant to the directorate; disseminate technical and policy changes to relevant stakeholders (internal and external); Monitor the implementation of policies, strategies and programmes by the regions (WIFM); Interpret/ advise stakeholders (internal and external) on policies. Manage conservation planning and compliance with national and international biodiversity Management frameworks. Identify priority forests for protection and rehabilitation; Determine relative conservation and socio-economic values of forest patches as well as threats; Assist with the development, maintenance and implementation of regional forest management plans and other subordinate plans such as forest estate operational plans, which include forest rehabilitation, environmental rehabilitation, species conservation, sustainable harvesting management, waste management, fire management and protection, infrastructure management, cultural site management, etc). Develop and monitor 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 X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. 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. implementation of rehabilitation programs for degraded natural forests and woodlands. Promote the expansion of new woodland coverage, and where possible, the restoration of ancient woodland. Provide technical inputs towards the development of South Africa’s position papers for United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Ensure ecological forest monitoring. Conduct national Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (PCI& S) audits. Compile and submit PCI& S audits reports, and ensure implementation of corrective actions. Contribute towards national monitoring framework and goal setting; Development of methodologies and programming; Carry out representative field sampling in selected sites; Set up a monitoring system, including registering the permanently established sample sites for periodic data collection; Update baseline information and assess change; Capture and analyze data, compile reports, and ensure development of geo-database; Identify forest research needs (at Forest Management Unit level) and commission research. Ensure Integrated Environment plan for indigenous forest and resources of the Sub directorate (Physical, Human & Financial): Ensure that site inspection is conducted. Analyze the impact of the environmental assessments. Make recommendations. Ensure proper utilization of the by monitoring & reporting expenditure. Monitor and ensure performance utilization of equipment and reporting thereof. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees; Manage discipline. Enquiries: Dr. T.V Ramatshimbila, Tel No: (012) 309 5716 For attention: The Director Human Resource Management.
