Senior Forester Job at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry or relevant qualification within the related field recognized by SAQA.
• A Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Forestry or relevant field. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel and be able to drive State Vehicles.

Duties

• Render commercial activities in state forest plantations. Implement operational plans for the state forest plantations. Quality assures work rendered by service providers.
• Development of management plans. Assist in compiling and updating annual plans of operations. Plan and conduct physical verification for state forest plantations in the region.
• Monitor compliance with applicable business processes for management of state forest plantations. Prepare weekly and monthly reports. Implement the Audit Action Plan and keep record of evidence. Create jobs through Expanded Public Works Programme.
• Ensure protection of plantations from fires, livestock and pests. Assist with the implementation, enforcement and promotion of the National Forest Act (NFA), Conservation of Natural Resources Act (CARA) and National Veld Forest Fire Act (NVFFA). Administer forestry support services. Participate in stakeholder engagements. Conduct awareness campaigns.

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act 84 of 1998) and the National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act 101 of 1998) including other relevant legislations such as NEMA, NEMBA, CARA, Protected Areas Act, Public Services Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of the forest and environmental management sector. Knowledge of PCI&S management Framework. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Financial Management.
• Project and Programme Management. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Facilitation and negotiation skills. Conflict management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under pressure and work long hours. Ability to work individually and in a team.