DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT: FORESTRY SERVICE AID (X3 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT: FORESTRY SERVICE AID (X3 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer.

APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

CLOSING DATE : 05 October 2026

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure
to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the
applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and
driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries
and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented
designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to
successful candidates only.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment,
including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit
worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification
verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the
Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms
of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April
2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a
successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into
SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful
completion of the course. 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.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive
capabilities, behavioural preference, emotional intelligence and integrity.
Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of
performance agreement and employment contract.

The Department reserves
the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within
three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application
form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of
Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal
information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the
department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and
subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 34/49 : FORESTRY SERVICE AID REF NO: BC14/2026 (X3POSTS)
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE : Mpumalanga and Limpopo

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 1 or relevant equivalent qualification. Knowledge of: Planting and
firefighting. Personal Attributes: Planning and execution, Acceptance of
responsibility, Interpersonal relations, teamwork, reliability, self-discipline.
Skills: Good communication skills, planning interpersonal skills and listening
skills.

DUTIES : Render Silviculture functions within plantations and forests. Conduct the
marking of plots, counting and marking of trees. Update a variety of registers
regarding the aspects of work. Fight forest/veld fire or perform prescribed
burning task. Render harvesting services. Monitor the propagation of activities.
Produce and process poles (e.g. cutting of poles, drying of poles, and sampling
of poles).
ENQUIRIES : Mr SN Matsila Tel No: (015) 519 3312