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REGIONAL COORDINATOR 12 MONTHS CONTRACT

Pretoria

Salary Level 9

Closes 26 Oct 2026 View

Permanent

CONTROL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER GRADE A: PRIORITISED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Pretoria

Salary Level OSD Grade A

Closes 26 Oct 2026 View

Permanent

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROGRAMME MONITORING AND EVALUATION X2 POSTS

Pretoria

Salary Level 9

Closes 26 Oct 2026 View

Permanent

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CABINET AND CLUSTER COORDINATION

PRETORIA

Salary Level 11

Closes 19 Oct 2026 View

Permanent

SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR6): LITIGATION SUPPORT

PRETORIA

Salary Level OSD MR6

Closes 19 Oct 2026 View

Permanent

LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR2): LITIGATION SUPPORT

PRETORIA

Salary Level OSD MR2

Closes 19 Oct 2026 View

Reference No.	Job Title	Type	Office	Salary Level	Posts	Closing Date	Status
WB02/2026	REGIONAL COORDINATOR 12 MONTHS CONTRACT	Contract	Pretoria	Level 9	1	26 Oct 2026		Details
RCSM27/2026	CONTROL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER GRADE A: PRIORITISED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS	Permanent	Pretoria	Level OSD Grade A	1	26 Oct 2026		Details
EP24/2026	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROGRAMME MONITORING AND EVALUATION X2 POSTS	Permanent	Pretoria	Level 9	2	26 Oct 2026		Details
ODG07/2026	DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CABINET AND CLUSTER COORDINATION	Permanent	PRETORIA	Level 11	1	19 Oct 2026		Details
RCSM37/2026	SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR6): LITIGATION SUPPORT	Permanent	PRETORIA	Level OSD MR6	2	19 Oct 2026		Details
RCSM38/2026	LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR2): LITIGATION SUPPORT	Permanent	PRETORIA	Level OSD MR2	1	19 Oct 2026		Details

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is mandated to manage, protect, and conserve the country's natural environment and resources to ensure everyone has the right to a healthy environment for present and future generations, enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, section 24.

VISION

A prosperous, equitable and resilient society living in harmony with our natural resources.

MISSION

Providing leadership in environmental management, conservation and protection towards a sustainable development and a climate resilient South Africa, for the benefit of all South Africans and the global community.

VALUES

Passion: driven by a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
Proactive and innovative: embracing forward-thinking and solution-driven approaches.
People-centric: prioritising services to communities, stakeholders, and internal relations with respect and empathy.
Performance-driven: focused on delivering impactful, efficient, and high-quality services.
Inclusivity: empowering all South African citizens through public participation and ensuring transformation.

Required Documents

Application for employment form (Z83), a detailed CV with contact details of three recent references. Submission of certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates will be required by HR on or before the day of the interview.

NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents as indicated above.

Important Note

If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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 and must be willing to undergo a technical exercise as part of the selection process.

The persons appointed to positions will be subjected to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Equal Opportunity

DFFE 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.

POPIA Consent

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.