Job Requirements
National Diploma (NQF 6) or in Forestry or relevant qualification in a related filed within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field 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
Duties
Coordinate the review and implementation of the Department’s national forestry research strategy. Coordinate the securing of funding for research and technology projects and programme. Coordinate analysis and report on the trends in forest research funding and investments. Facilitate and coordinate the National Forest Research and Development Fora. Coordinate the Department’s representation and membership of research institutes and related bodies (SAIF, TPCP, ICFR, WRC, ARC etc.). Coordinate National Forest Research Programmes/ projects, formulate and implement research and technology support models in the department. Identify challenges on research and development programmes and projects. Assess the impact of new technology in terms of research findings. Promote investments and co- funding between government and the private sector in key strategic areas as identified. Participate in the development and maintenance of research infrastructure. Provide support for the department’s participation in international forest research processes. Serve as the South African focal point for liaison with international fora (SAFORGEN, FAO etc). Represent the Branch in relation to forest science development with respect to aspects emerging from SADC and bilateral forestry agreements. Coordinate the Department’s membership of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).
What is the Salary
R582 444 per annum
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Mr Andile Mkwalo at 067 422 3702 APPLICATIONS : FOM25-2026@dffe.gov.za 7
Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand- delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email. Cape Town, Northen Cape, Eastern Cape, and Limpopo: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
Apply Before:
3/9/2026
Reference No:
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