Deputy Director: National Forestry Advisory Council Support (FOM02/2020) Salary: R 733 257 pa (All inclusive package) Applicants must be in possession of a national diploma / degree in forestry, economics, natural resources management, environmental management / science, development studies and / or policy studies. A post-graduate qualification will serve as an advantage. At least 5 years’ experience in policy and strategy development / formulation and legislation. Sound understanding of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) and National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998). Understanding of the Public Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. 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. 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: Manage, facilitate and provide technical advice to the National Forest Advisory Council (NFAC). Develop a cooperative governance framework within the national and international forest sector. Plan, facilitate and coordinate stakeholder participation in policy development process in line with the NFAC work programme. Manage financial administration services of the NFAC and the National Forest Recreation and Access Trust. Staff supervision & Provide administrative support services to the council. 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. Enquiries: Mr. AR Madula, Tel No: (012) 309 5709 For attention: The Director Human Resource Management.
