Month: September 2026

WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT REFFERENCES NO: BC18/2026/STUDENTNEWS

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS :

 

National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry / Environmental Science / Environmental
Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by
SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Indigenous Forest /
Commercial Forest or related field of which three (3) years should be at an
entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). All
shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an
Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Ability to interpret and apply National
Forest Act 1998 (Act 84 of 1998), National Veld and Forest Fire Act 1998 (Act
101 0f 1998), NEMA, NEMBA, and other Environmental legislations including
Public Service Act, PFMA, Labour Relations Act.

 

VACANCY SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of Project Management.
  • People Management / Leadership.
  • Planning and Organizing skills.
  • Facilitation and Negotiation skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent Communication skills (verbal, presentation, awareness raising and report
    writing).
  • Ability to interpret regulations and develop policy.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.
  • A valid driving license and willing to travel.

 

DUTIES :

 

Manage and develop policies, norms, standards, tools, and procedures for
sustainable management of indigenous forests and woodlands. Monitor the
implementation of policies, strategies and programmes by the regions (WIFM).
Manage conservation planning and compliance with national and international
biodiversity Management frameworks. Determine relative conservation and
socio-economic values of forest patches as well as threats. Develop, maintain
and implement 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.

 

Ensure Ecological Forest monitoring. Conduct national Principle, Criteria, Indicators
and Standards (PCI&S) audits. Ensure Integrated Environment plan for
indigenous forest and resources of the Sub directorate (Physical, Human &
Financial resources). Analyse the impact of environmental assessments.
Ensure compliance and monitoring of Environmental legislation, especially
NFA and NVFFA. Managing achievements of the Regional Annual Plan of
Operation. Develop and provide forest management guidelines, norms, best
practice to the WIFM regions. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal
of employees. Manage discipline.

 

ENQUIRIES : Dr.T Ramatshimbila at 067 422 3702

 

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STUDENTNEWS CAREER: CLINICAL MANAGER REFFERENCE NO: ECHEALTH/CM/APL/FTH/01/08/2026/7

SALARY : R1 479 723 – R1 640 055 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical
    Practitioner.
  • Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
  • A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a medical officer after registration with the
    HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Mental Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies.

Competencies:

  1. Strategic capability and leadership,
  2. Program and Project Management,
  3. Financial Management,
  4. Change Management,
  5. People Management and Empowerment,
  6. Service Delivery Innovation,
  7. Knowledge Management,
  8. Problem Solving and Analysis,
  9. Communication,
  10. Client Orientation and Customer focus.
  11. A valid driver’s licence.

 

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DUTIES :

Provide medicine related information to clinical staff as may be required.
Undertake on-going care individuals’ patients to allow for continuity of care.
Maintain accurate health records in accordance with legal ethical
considerations. Train and guide staff and health associated professionals in
morbidity and mortality reviews. Attend and participate in continuous medical
education. Participate in quality improvement programs. Ensure that cost
effective services delivery is maintained within the respective department.

 

Attend to administrative matters as required. To plan, direct coordinate and
manage the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administration
support services through working the key executive management team at the
hospital within the legal regulatory framework. To present the Hospital
Authoritatively at provincial and public forums. To provide Strategic leadership
to improve operational effectively within the health establishment to improve
health outcomes.

 

Strategic Planning:

 

  • Prepare a strategic Plan for the Hospital to ensure it is in Line with the 10-point plan,
  • national,
  • provincial,
  • regional and district plans.

 

Finance Management:

 

  • Maximize revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital,
  • ensure that the hospital is managed within the
    budget in line with the PFMA and Relevant guidelines.
  • Ensure that adequate policies,
  • systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management
    of financial resources.
  • Planning of financial resources mobilization.
  • Monitoring and evaluation and Asset and Risk management.

 

Finance management:

 

  • Maximize revenue through the collection of all income due to the hospital,
  • ensure that the hospital is managed within the budget in line with the PFMA
    and Relevant guidelines.
  • Ensure that adequate policies,
  • systems and Procedures are in place to enable prudent management of financial resources.
  • Planning of financial resources mobilisation.
  • Monitoring and evaluation,
  • and Asset and Risk Management.

 

Human Resource Management:

 

  • To plan,
  • implement and report on Personnel Provisioning,
  • ensure effective utilization and empowerment of Human Resources.
  • Ensure effective management of employee discipline and wellness practices.
  • Ensure effective maintenance of staff through payment of employee benefits.
  • (manage the hospital)

 

ENQUIRIES :

 

Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532

 

APPLICATIONS :

 

can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za

 

NOTE :

 

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV,
indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship
with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a
comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be
required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of
Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship
if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication
from HR.

 

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks.

 

Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of
Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their
interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.

 

CLOSING DATE : 31 September 2026

 

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