Vacancies

The aim of this page is to provide information on vacancies available at and advertised by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment  (DFFE). Information includes application procedures and relevant application forms and documents.

Erratum

• Kindly note amendments to the following:
  • Post advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 07 of 2023 dated 24 February 2023:
    
    • Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Land Remediation | Ref.: CWM3/2023 has been amended as follows: Requirements: A four-years degree (NQF Level 8) in Natural / Environmental Science or relevant qualification. A qualification in Geohydrology or Hydrology will be an added advantage. Duties: Conduct environmental performance assessments. Give support to industry on waste management planning and reporting. Identifying and prioritising the development of the required guidelines, norms and standards for planning and management of waste for various sectors of the industry. Provide support to industries on waste management and contaminated land. Ensure that remediation orders are finalised within timeframes. Monitor compliance with the order or remediation order. Provide support to Compliance and Enforcement chief directorates in attending to complaints related to contaminated land and waste management issues. Ensure that section 36(6) notices are processed within timeframes. Investigates the veracity of the report/referral or complaint and take appropriate action. The closing date has been extended to 27 March 2023.
  • ​Post advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 05 of 2023 dated 10 February 2023:
    
    • Scientist Production Grade A-C: Large-Pelagic Fisheries Research | Ref.: FIM08/2023, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 05 of 2023 dated 10 February 2023 as post 05/72. The job title is amended as Scientist Production Grade A: Large-Pelagic Fisheries Research | Ref.: FIM08/2023

Procedures and information to apply

In cases where procedures and information to apply (instructions) within the PDF advert shows slight differences to the ones outline below. Note that the instructions within the PDF advert supersede the ones outlined below and therefore instructions within the PDF advert should be followed and applied diligently. 

1. All applications must be submitted on a new signed Z83 application form (click bold underlined text to download PDF form), accompanied by a recent detailed curriculum vitae to be considered.
2. Please note that should you not use the newly amended Z83 and completed, initialed and signed in full, the department reserves the rights to disqualify your application.
3. Applications may be forwaded to:
   
   1. Pretoria centre applications: 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. Marked for the attention: Human Resources Management (unless instructions within the PDF advert indicate otherwise).
   2. Cape Town centre applications: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town 8000 or hand-deliver to:14^th Loop Street, Cape Town. Marked for the attention: Human Resources Management (unless instructions within the PDF advert indicate otherwise).
4. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 
5. The National Department 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.
6. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
7. 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); social media checks, and qualification verification.
8. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the department’s convenience.
9. Entry level requirements for Senior Management Service (SMS) posts:
   • In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants.
   • 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/
   • Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
   • Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. 
   • Following the interview and the technical exercise, 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.
10. The person appointed to these positions will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract.
11. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
12. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.