ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT (GREENING AND LIVELIHOODS IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT) (X3 POSTS)

Job Overview

The Department requires three Assistant Directors for Forestry Development (Greening and Livelihoods Implementation Support) based in Kimberley, Bellville, and Nelspruit. Candidates must possess a National Diploma in Forestry or Developmental Studies (NQF 6) and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing technical advice on greening programmes, fostering stakeholder partnerships, coordinating livelihood projects, and implementing the National Forests Act and National Veld and Forest Fire Act.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry or Developmental Studies or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field
• Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998) (NFA)
• Knowledge of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998 (Act No 101 of 1998) (NVFFA)
• Knowledge of the function of different departments and levels of government
• Knowledge of government business practices and policies
• Project Management and strategic planning skills
• Stakeholder Engagement skills
• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Financial Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle criticism
• Ability to gather and analyse information
• Ability to negotiate in difficult situations and to resolve conflict
• A valid driving license and willingness to travel

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support in terms of greening programmes or initiatives
• Promote partnerships between government, NGOs, private individuals and communities to ensure long-term commitment to land under forestry programmes
• Promote sustainable use of natural resources on indigenous forest areas on communal and privately owned land
• Coordinate and facilitate forestry greening and livelihood programmes and projects
• Facilitate the implementation of greening initiatives (Ten Million Trees) programmes
• Provide technical support in the development of business plans and source funding for enterprise and livelihoods projects
• Facilitate the integration of Forestry Development into Local, Provincial and National Government Development spheres
• Participate in the Comprehensive Rural Development and Urban Renewal Programmes
• Render support in the coordination of forestry greening campaigns
• Provide support for the Arbor Month and Arbor City Awards Programme

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