DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT VACANCIES

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

POST 29/31 : HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER REF NO: CMS40/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate. Post-matric qualification and experience in service
conditions and benefits will be an added advantage. PERSAL introduction
certificate will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of Human Resource
Management legislation and regulatory framework (Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations and HR policies and procedures) and Batho-Pele
principles. Skills required: Good communication (verbal and written) and
interpersonal relations, organising and planning skills. Ability to work
individually and in a team.

DUTIES : Processing of service benefits transactions on leave of absence, allowances,
medical assistance, long service recognition, pension, resettlement, service
termination and injury on duty. Provide advice and guidance to clients
regarding the above benefits. Compile and keep databases on all matters of
service benefits and conditions. Respond to client’s enquiries.

ENQUIRIES : Ms D Ndlovu Tel No: (012) 399 8643
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
Applicants must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attach 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
Qualifications 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.
Following the interview and technical assessment for all SMS posts, the
Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the
implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be
subjected to a security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and
an 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 2013.

CLOSING DATE : 31 August 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted

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POST 29/32 : HOUSEKEEPING EXECUTIVE
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE Pretoria Ref No: CMS37/2026 (X2 Posts)
: QwaQwa Ref No: CMS38/2026 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 9 or ABET Level 2 Certificate. Experience in rendering cleaning services
will be an added advantage. Understanding one of the official languages used
in the Department. Ability to work individually and in a team. Skills required:
Good interpersonal relations, Communication, Sound organizing, and planning
skills. Have a sense of responsibility and loyalty. Ability to work long hours
voluntarily.

DUTIES : Provide cleaning service in the department, Cleaning of offices, boardrooms,
kitchen, and passages, Clean the computer printer and cabinets, Provide
support for meetings in the department, washing cups and filling up water
bottles removing waste and disposing of the main dustbin, handling cleaning
material, using the cleaning material and equipment in a prescribed manner,
prepare tea and water for meetings, removing and washing cups after the
meeting, maintain and update stock levels. Keep stock (cutlery, crockery,
cleaning equipment, refill beverage) list and levels of cutlery and crockery.
Receive and pack stock, and report faults, loss, and breakage of
utensils/equipment.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. N Molepo Tel No: (012) 399 8886
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

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
Qualifications 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.
Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, the
Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the
implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be
subjected to a security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and
an 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 2013.

CLOSING DATE : 31 August 2026, 16:00. No late application will be accepted