POST 30/29 : SENIOR FORESTRY REGULATION OFFICER REF NO: FOM28/2022
SALARY : R321 543 per annum, (all-inclusive total package of R478 352)
CENTRE : Knysna
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma /degree in Forestry or relevant equivalent within related field
2-3 years relevant experience in Forestry or related field. Knowledge of
National Forestry Acts, National Veld and Forest Fire Act, Public Service Act,
Public Service Regulations, and other related environmental legislation. Must
have the following skills: computer literacy, numeracy skills, minute writing,
planning, and organising, problem solving skills, excellent communication skills
(verbal, presentation and report writing). Innovative and proactive. Ability to
work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Proven
leadership skills. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work
independently and in a team. Ability to lead multidisciplinary team. Good
interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict
management and resolution. Ability to organise and plan under pressure.
Ability to collect and interpret information and reports. Knowledge of indigenous
tree. Interpersonal relations. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Initiative.
Responsibility and loyalty. Computer skills in MS Office Software, a valid
driver’s license and must be willing to travel
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the National Forest
Act (NFA). Administration of licenses for natural forests and protected trees.
Monitor compliance. Implement administrative enforcement measures.
Implement activities to ensure concurrence management. Evaluation of
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The incumbent will also be
responsible for implementing the National Veld and Forest Fires Act (NVFFA).
Conduct FPA assessments for registered FPAs. Promotion of the wellbeing of
the FPA’s, implementation of intergraded veld fire management plan,
implementation of NVFIS Facilitate participation municipalities and that of state
land custodians. Facilitate submission of annual reports to the National Office
via Provincial office. Assess firebreak exemption applications. Organise and
coordinate stakeholder participation. Implement business plan for awareness
campaign. Render general administration.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Gwala Tel No: 044 302 6900/2
APPLICATIONS : May be forwarded to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment, May be forwarded to the Director-General, Department
of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Private Bag X4390, Cape Town,
8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street Cape Town
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources Management
CLOSING DATE : 26 August 2022