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